How to pronounce batted
Say it like BAT-id. Batted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbætɪd/BAT-id
UK British/ˈbætɪd/BAT-id
- BAT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of batted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAT-id.
What does batted mean?
adjective
- Carrying a bat (the sports equipment, but maybe also the animal).
- simple past and past participle of bat How to pronounce bat
Words that rhyme with batted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of batted.
Questions about saying batted
How do you pronounce batted?
Say BAT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbætɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batted?
Batted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · id.
Is batted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbætɪd/ (BAT-id).