How to pronounce batty
Say it like BAT-ee. Batty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of batty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAT-ee.
What does batty mean?
- informal or slang terms for mentally irregular“it used to drive my husband balmy”
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Words that rhyme with batty
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Questions about saying batty
How do you pronounce batty?
Say BAT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæti/. In British English it is /ˈbæti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batty?
Batty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · ee.
Is batty 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 /ˈbæti/ (BAT-ee).