How to Pronounce "rattling"
word
/ˈɹætəɫɪŋ/
RA-dling
/ɹˈætlɪŋ/
RAT-ling
Definition
A 'rattling' noise is a series of short, sharp sounds caused by small objects or parts shaking or hitting against each other. It can also describe something making this sound, or, informally, something exciting or energetic.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹætəɫɪŋ/
British English
/ɹˈætlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RA-dling
UK
RAT-ling
Listen in Context
There’s a weird rattling coming from the back seat. Can you check it?
Rain on the roof makes a gentle rattling that helps me relax.
That was a rattling good story—you should tell it again!
The rattling of the window kept me awake.