What is another word for rat-a-tat?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈatɐtˈat] (IPA) 
Rat-a-tat is an onomatopoeic word that describes the repetitive sound made by tapping or knocking typically made by someone at the door, tapping on a window or when one is using a typewriter. Other synonyms for rat-a-tat include tapping, drumming, pounding, thudding, and knocking. These words describe similar sounds and can be used depending on the context. Pounding is often louder and heavier than tapping, while thudding represents a duller sound. Rat-a-tat generally refers to a quick and sharp sound, while drumming indicates a more consistent beat. Nonetheless, all these synonyms are similar, and they create a vivid mental picture of the actual sound.
