How to pronounce bespatter
Say it like bee-SPAT-er. Bespatter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/biˈspætɚ/bee-SPAT-er
UK British/biˈspætə/bee-SPAT-uh
- bee
- SPAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bespatter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SPATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bespatter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bee-SPAT-uh.
What does bespatter mean?
verb
- To spatter or cover with something; sprinkle with anything liquid, or with any wet or adhesive substance.
- To soil by spattering.
- To asperse with calumny or reproach; shend.
Where does bespatter come from?
From be- + spatter.
Words that rhyme with bespatter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bespatter.
Questions about saying bespatter
How do you pronounce bespatter?
Say bee-SPAT-er. The American pronunciation is /biˈspætɚ/. In British English it is /biˈspætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bespatter?
Bespatter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAT). Broken into parts: bee · SPAT · er.
Is bespatter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /biˈspætə/ (bee-SPAT-uh).