How to pronounce bateleur
Say it like bat-uh-LUR. Bateleur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUR).
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- bat
- uh
- LUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bateleur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- batGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of bateleur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bat-uh-LUR.
What does bateleur mean?
- Any member of the species Terathopius ecaudatus of eagles, endemic to Africa and Arabia.
Where does bateleur come from?
Borrowed from French bateleur (“juggler”).
Words that rhyme with bateleur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bateleur.
Questions about saying bateleur
How do you pronounce bateleur?
Say bat-uh-LUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌbætəˈlɝ/. In British English it is /ˌbætəˈlɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bateleur?
Bateleur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUR). Broken into parts: bat · uh · LUR.
Is bateleur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbætəˈlɜː/ (bat-uh-LUR).