How to pronounce battlefield
Say it like BAT-ul-feeld. Battlefield has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- ul
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Battlefield 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of battlefield
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAT-ul-feeld.
What does battlefield mean?
- a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought“they made a tour of Civil War battlefields”
Where does battlefield come from?
From battle + field.
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Questions about saying battlefield
How do you pronounce battlefield?
Say BAT-ul-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætəlˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in battlefield?
Battlefield has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · ul · feeld.
Is battlefield 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 /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/ (BAT-ul-feeld).