English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Ratings Pronunciation
Ratings is pronounced RAY-tingz, IPA /ˈreɪtɪŋz/.
RAY-tingz
US /ˈreɪtɪŋz/ · UK /ˈreɪtɪŋz/
Syllables: RAY · tingz (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (plural): Scores or measures of quality, or the audience figures for a programme.
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Ratings in a Sentence
- The show lost half its ratings in a single season.
- Energy ratings are printed on the side of the box.
- Customer ratings on the site look suspiciously high.
Common Mispronunciations of Ratings
Not RA-tingz
Rate hands its long ay to every word built on it, so the opening stays RAY all the way through rated and rating.
Not RAY-tinks
That ngs ending hums and then buzzes, so it closes on a z and never a hissed s.
Tip: A credit rating, a film rating and a hotel rating all share this one word and one sound.
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