How to pronounce batteries
Say it like BAT-uh-reez. Batteries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batteries 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.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of batteries
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAT-uh-reez.
What does batteries mean?
- plural of battery How to pronounce battery
Questions about saying batteries
How do you pronounce batteries?
Say BAT-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætəriz/. In British English it is /ˈbætəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batteries?
Batteries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · uh · reez.
Is batteries 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 /ˈbætəriz/ (BAT-uh-reez).