How to Pronounce "ratted"

word

ˈɹæt

RAT-id

ɹˈætɪd

RAT-id

Definition

'Ratted' is the past tense of 'rat' in the informal sense, meaning to betray someone by giving their secrets to an authority or revealing information, often to the police.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɹæt

British English

ɹˈætɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

RAT-id

Listen in Context

He ratted on his friends to avoid trouble.

She ratted because she was afraid of getting caught.

They all blamed him after he ratted on the group.

I can't believe you ratted me out to the teacher!