How to pronounce scatter
Say it like SKAT-er. Scatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAT).
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- SKAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scatter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKATSay 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 scatter
- 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: SKAT-uh.
What does scatter mean?
- To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.“The crowd scattered in terror.”
- To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.“Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall.”
- To deflect (radiation or particles).
- The act of scattering or dispersing.
- A collection of dispersed objects.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with scatter
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Questions about saying scatter
How do you pronounce scatter?
Say SKAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scatter?
Scatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAT). Broken into parts: SKAT · er.
Is scatter 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 /ˈskætə/ (SKAT-uh).