How to pronounce batter
Say it like BAT-er. Batter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of batter
- 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.
What does batter mean?
- (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
- a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking
- strike against forcefully“Winds buffeted the tent”
- strike violently and repeatedly“She clobbered the man who tried to attack her”
- make a dent or impression in“dinge a soft hat”
Where does batter come from?
From Middle English batteren, batren, bateren, a frequentative of Middle English batten, baten (“to beat”), equivalent to bat + -er (frequentative suffix).
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Words that rhyme with batter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of batter.
Questions about saying batter
How do you pronounce batter?
Say BAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batter?
Batter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · er.
Is batter 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 /ˈbætə/ (BAT-uh).