How to pronounce fatty
Say it like FAT-ee. Fatty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT).
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- FAT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fatty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAT-ee.
What does fatty mean?
- containing or composed of fat“fatty food”“fat tissue”
- a rotund individual
Where does fatty come from?
From Middle English fatty, equivalent to fat + -y.
Words that rhyme with fatty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fatty.
Questions about saying fatty
How do you pronounce fatty?
Say FAT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæti/. In British English it is /ˈfæti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatty?
Fatty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT). Broken into parts: FAT · ee.
Is fatty 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 /ˈfæti/ (FAT-ee).