How to pronounce spattered
Say it like SPAT-erd. Spattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAT).
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- SPAT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spattered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPATSay 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 spattered
- 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: SPAT-ud.
What does spattered mean?
- simple past and past participle of spatter How to pronounce spatter
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spattered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spattered.
Questions about saying spattered
How do you pronounce spattered?
Say SPAT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈspætɚd/. In British English it is /ˈspætəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spattered?
Spattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAT). Broken into parts: SPAT · erd.
Is spattered 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 /ˈspætəd/ (SPAT-ud).