Rattle

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To produce a rapid series of short, sharp sounds, as when shaking a container filled with loose objects.

“The old pipes began to rattle every time someone turned on the hot water.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈræt.l̩/

Syllables

rat·tle

Related Words

Synonyms

rattlingrale

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double T in positions 4 and 5, ends in -LE, common letter pattern for Wordle

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Scrabble

Double T limits tile value, play RATTLED or RATTLES with an extension for better scoring

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Anagrams of Rattle

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latter

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battle cattle

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