How to pronounce fatten
Say it like FAT-un. Fatten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT).
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- FAT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fatten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAT-un.
What does fatten mean?
- To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.“We must fatten the turkey in time for Thanksgiving.”
- To become fat or fatter.“He gradually fattened in the five years after getting married.”
- To make thick or thicker (often something containing paper, especially money).
Where does fatten come from?
From fat + -en.
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Questions about saying fatten
How do you pronounce fatten?
Say FAT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈfætən/. In British English it is /ˈfætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatten?
Fatten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT). Broken into parts: FAT · un.
Is fatten 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 /ˈfætən/ (FAT-un).