How to pronounce battue
Say it like ba-TOO. Battue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- ba
- TOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Battue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- baKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of battue
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: buh-TYOO.
What does battue mean?
- A form of hunting in which game is forced into the open by the beating of sticks on bushes, etc.
- A hunt performed in this manner.
Where does battue come from?
From French battue, ultimately from Latin battere.
Words that rhyme with battue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of battue.
Questions about saying battue
How do you pronounce battue?
Say ba-TOO. The American pronunciation is /bæˈtu/. In British English it is /bəˈtjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in battue?
Battue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: ba · TOO.
Is battue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /bəˈtjuː/ (buh-TYOO).