Pronunciation: [ɹˈatɪd] (IPA) 
The word "ratted" is spelled with two "t"s to indicate the past tense of the verb "rat" which means to betray or give away secrets. The pronunciation of "ratted" is /rætɪd/ with the stress on the first syllable. The vowel sound in the first syllable is the short "a" as in "cat" followed by the consonant "t". The second syllable also has a short "i" as in "sit" followed by the consonant "d".
Ratted is a verb that is primarily used in informal and slang contexts. It refers to the act of betraying or informing against someone, typically to the authorities or to someone in a position of power. This term is often associated with sharing confidential or incriminating information about someone's actions or plans, usually to gain personal advantages or to avoid punishment oneself.
When a person "rats" on someone, they violate trust or loyalty by revealing secrets or exposing wrongdoing. This act is generally seen as disloyal and frowned upon by society. Ratted commonly implies that the informant was originally part of the group or involved in the act they are reporting on, but they have chosen to betray their peers.
The term "ratted" may also be used to describe someone who chooses to collaborate with the authorities, prosecutors, or law enforcement agencies by providing testimony or evidence against criminals or other wrongdoers. In legal contexts, this action is often referred to as turning state's evidence or becoming an informant.
Overall, the word "ratted" conveys the act of betraying someone's trust or loyalty through the disclosure of sensitive or incriminating information, often for personal gain or to avoid repercussions.
The word "ratted" is derived from the verb "rat", which means to betray or inform on someone, especially to the authorities. The term originated in the late 18th century in England. It likely draws its origins from the behavior of rats, which were considered pests that could bring harm, and thus the act of "ratting" on someone became associated with treachery or disloyalty. Over time, "ratted" evolved as the past tense and past participle form of this verb, commonly used to describe an individual who has been exposed or revealed information against others.
