How to Pronounce "rat on"
expression
ˈɹæt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RAT-on
ɹˈæt/ /ˈɒn
RAT-on
Definition
To tell someone in authority about another person's wrongdoing or secrets, often betraying their trust.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈæt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAT-on
UK
RAT-on
Listen in Context
Don't rat on your brother to your parents.
He promised not to rat on his classmates.
If you rat on me, I won't forgive you.
Nobody likes someone who always rats on their friends.