How to pronounce chatty
Say it like CHAT-ee. Chatty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT).
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- CHAT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chatty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chatty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHAT-ee.
What does chatty mean?
- Of a person, chatting a lot or fond of chatting.
- Of a text or speech, expressed in a conversational style.
- Supplying more information than necessary; verbose.“Chatty error messages may help attackers to compromise your server.”
- Alternative form of chattee (“Indian clay pot”).
Where does chatty come from?
From chat (“informal conversation”) + -y.
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Words that rhyme with chatty
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Questions about saying chatty
How do you pronounce chatty?
Say CHAT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæti/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chatty?
Chatty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT). Broken into parts: CHAT · ee.
Is chatty 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 /ˈtʃæti/ (CHAT-ee).