How to pronounce battalion
Say it like buh-TAL-yun. Battalion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- buh
- TAL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Battalion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of battalion
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: buh-TAL-ee-un.
What does battalion mean?
- an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
- a large indefinite number“a battalion of ants”“a multitude of TV antennas”
Where does battalion come from?
From Middle French battaillon (modern French bataillon).
Words that rhyme with battalion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of battalion.
Questions about saying battalion
How do you pronounce battalion?
Say buh-TAL-yun. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtæljən/. In British English it is /bəˈtæliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in battalion?
Battalion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: buh · TAL · yun.
Is battalion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /bəˈtæliən/ (buh-TAL-ee-un).