How to Pronounce "rattle"
word
/ˈɹætəɫ/
RA-dul
/ɹˈætəl/
RA-tul
Definition
To make a series of short, sharp noises, often by shaking or hitting things together. It can also mean to make someone feel nervous or upset. As a noun, it refers to a toy that makes noise when shaken.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹætəɫ/
British English
/ɹˈætəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RA-dul
UK
RA-tul
Listen in Context
The baby shook her rattle and laughed.
Coins rattle in my pocket when I walk.
The window began to rattle in the wind.
The loud noise from the street really rattled me.