How to Pronounce "rats"
word
/ˈɹæts/
rats
/ɹˈæts/
rats
Definition
Rats are medium-sized rodents with long tails. The word usually refers to the animals themselves, and it can also be used informally for a person considered dishonest or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹæts/
British English
/ɹˈæts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rats
UK
rats
Listen in Context
We saw two rats near the trash cans.
The old building has rats in the basement.
Some rats can swim very well.
The kitchen was so dirty that even rats would avoid it.