How to pronounce batterie
Say it like BAT-uh-ree. Batterie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batterie 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of batterie
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAT-uh-ree.
What does batterie mean?
- A brilliant display of virtuosity in which the dancer's legs open and close rapidly while in the air, with the illusion of striking together and rebounding.
- The percussion section of an orchestra or band, the battery; marching instruments in a drumline, as opposed to the pit.
Where does batterie come from?
Borrowed from French batterie, from battre (“to hit”).
Words that rhyme with batterie
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Words that sound like batterie
Questions about saying batterie
How do you pronounce batterie?
Say BAT-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætəri/. In British English it is /ˈbætəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batterie?
Batterie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · uh · ree.
Is batterie 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 /ˈbætəri/ (BAT-uh-ree).
What words sound the same as batterie?
Batterie sounds the same as battery in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.