How to pronounce battles
Say it like BAT-ulz. Battles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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US American/ˈbætəlz/BAT-ulz
UK British/ˈbætəlz/BAT-ulz
- BAT
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Battles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of battles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAT-ulz.
What does battles mean?
noun
- plural of battle How to pronounce battle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of battle How to pronounce battle
Questions about saying battles
How do you pronounce battles?
Say BAT-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbætəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in battles?
Battles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · ulz.
Is battles 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 /ˈbætəlz/ (BAT-ulz).