How to pronounce scattered
Say it like SKAT-erd. Scattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAT).
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- SKAT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scattered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scattered
- 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-ud.
What does scattered mean?
- occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space“scattered showers”“scattered villages”
- lacking orderly continuity“a confused set of instructions”“a confused dream about the end of the world”
Words that rhyme with scattered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scattered.
Questions about saying scattered
How do you pronounce scattered?
Say SKAT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈskætɚd/. In British English it is /ˈskætəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scattered?
Scattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAT). Broken into parts: SKAT · erd.
Is scattered 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 /ˈskætəd/ (SKAT-ud).