How to pronounce battered
Say it like BAT-erd. Battered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbætɚd/BAT-erd
UK British/ˈbætəd/BAT-ud
- BAT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Battered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of battered
- 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-ud.
What does battered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of batter How to pronounce batter
- Beaten up through a lot of use; in rough condition; weathered.
- Beaten repeatedly or consistently; beaten up.
- Drunk; inebriated.
Where does battered come from?
From batter + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- beat-up
- beaten-up
Words that rhyme with battered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of battered.
Questions about saying battered
How do you pronounce battered?
Say BAT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbætəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in battered?
Battered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · erd.
Is battered 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 /ˈbætəd/ (BAT-ud).