The word "ratledge" is spelled with an "a" in the first syllable and a "e" in the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈræt.lɛdʒ/. The "a" sound in the first syllable is pronounced as in "cat" or "sat", while the "e" sound in the second syllable is pronounced as in "red" or "fret". Overall, the word "ratledge" is pronounced with a stress on the first syllable, followed by a quick, unstressed second syllable.