How to pronounce chattering
Say it like CHAT-uh-ring. Chattering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT).
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- CHAT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chattering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chattering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHAT-uh-ring.
What does chattering mean?
- present participle and gerund of chatter How to pronounce chatter
- That chatters
- A noise that chatters.
- Output fluctuation before reaching a stable condition.
Words that rhyme with chattering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chattering.
Questions about saying chattering
How do you pronounce chattering?
Say CHAT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chattering?
Chattering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT). Broken into parts: CHAT · uh · ring.
Is chattering 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 /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/ (CHAT-uh-ring).