How to pronounce clatter
Say it like KLAT-er. Clatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAT).
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- KLAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clatter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLATSay 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 clatter
- 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: KLAT-uh.
What does clatter mean?
- A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
- A loud disturbance.
- Noisy talk or chatter.
- To make a rattling sound.
- To chatter noisily or rapidly.
- To hit; to smack.
Where does clatter come from?
The noun, derived from the verb, is first attested in the 14ᵗʰ century.
Words that rhyme with clatter
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Questions about saying clatter
How do you pronounce clatter?
Say KLAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clatter?
Clatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAT). Broken into parts: KLAT · er.
Is clatter 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 /ˈklætə/ (KLAT-uh).