How to Pronounce "rattle around in"
expression
RAT-uhl uh-ROUND in
RAT-uhl uh-ROUND in
Definition
To move around inside a space that feels too big and empty for you, often making noise or feeling lonely. Can also mean having too much space for the things or people present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹætəɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
ɹˈætəl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAT-uhl uh-ROUND in
UK
RAT-uhl uh-ROUND in
Listen in Context
After his children moved out, he rattled around in the big house alone.
That tiny ball will just rattle around in the box.
They felt strange rattling around in the empty office on the weekend.
Ever since my roommate left, I just rattle around in this apartment on my own.