How to Pronounce "rat out"
expression
ˈɹæt/ /ˈaʊt
RAT-owt
ɹˈæt/ /ˈaʊt
rat-OWT
Definition
To tell someone in authority about another person's wrongdoing, usually in a secret or disloyal way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɹˈæt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAT-owt
UK
rat-OWT
Listen in Context
He ratted out his friend to the teacher.
Don't rat out your classmates.
She was scared to rat out her boss.
Who ratted us out to the principal?