How to pronounce battering
Say it like BAT-er-ing. Battering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- er
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Battering 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.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of battering
- 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-ringg.
What does battering mean?
- present participle and gerund of batter How to pronounce batter
- A heavy beating.
- A large defeat.
- Domestic violence
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Questions about saying battering
How do you pronounce battering?
Say BAT-er-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætɚˌɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbætəˌrɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in battering?
Battering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · er · ing.
Is battering 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 /ˈbætəˌrɪŋɡ/ (BAT-uh-ringg).