How to pronounce batting
Say it like BAT-ing. Batting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of batting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAT-ing.
What does batting mean?
- (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
- stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
Where does batting come from?
From bat + -ing, batt + -ing (“material, collection”).
Words that rhyme with batting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of batting.
Questions about saying batting
How do you pronounce batting?
Say BAT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batting?
Batting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · ing.
Is batting 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 /ˈbætɪŋ/ (BAT-ing).