ratatouille

How to Split "ratatouille" into Syllables

The word ratatouille is divided into 4 syllables: ra·ta·touil·le. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ra — 1st syllable
• ta — 2nd syllable
• touil — 3rd syllable
• le — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of ratatouille:

• IPA: /ɹæt.əˈtuː.i/

📖 Definitions

1. ratatouille (countable and uncountable, plural ratatouilles)
2. A traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish consisting primarily of tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant.

📚 Word Origin & History

Unadapted borrowing from French ratatouille, from Occitan ratatolha (ratatouille is a dish originally from Nice, and is also found in Provence), French form from diminutive prefix tat- + touiller (“to stir”), from Latin tudiculō (“grind, mix”), from tudes (“hammer”), from Proto-Indo-European *tud-, from *(s)tewd-. Learned borrowing from French ratatouille, from Occitan ratatolha. The French is analysable as a derivative of touiller (“to stir”), from Latin tudiculare (“to grind...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare ratatouille with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
ratatouille	4	ra·ta·touil·le
radial	3	ra-di-al
retail	2	re-tail
ritual	3	ri-tu-al
Riddle	1	riddle

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