How to pronounce batters
Say it like BAT-erz. Batters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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US American/ˈbætɚz/BAT-erz
UK British/ˈbætəz/BAT-uz
- BAT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of batters
- 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-uz.
What does batters mean?
noun
- plural of batter How to pronounce batter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of batter How to pronounce batter
Questions about saying batters
How do you pronounce batters?
Say BAT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbætəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batters?
Batters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · erz.
Is batters 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 /ˈbætəz/ (BAT-uz).