How to pronounce blatter
Say it like BLAT-er. Blatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAT).
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US American/ˈblætər/BLAT-er
UK British/ˈblætə/BLAT-uh
- BLAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blatter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blatter
- 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: BLAT-uh.
What does blatter mean?
noun
- Blather; foolish talk.
- A sound of rapid motion.
- A hard battering of rain.
- To blather.
- To hurry or rush noisily.
Where does blatter come from?
From Latin blaterāre.
Questions about saying blatter
How do you pronounce blatter?
Say BLAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblætər/. In British English it is /ˈblætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blatter?
Blatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAT). Broken into parts: BLAT · er.
Is blatter 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 /ˈblætə/ (BLAT-uh).