How to pronounce tat
Say it like TAT. Tat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tat
American and British speakers say tat in essentially the same way: /tæt/ in the US and /tæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAT.
What does tat mean?
- To make (something by) tatting.
- Cheap and vulgar tastelessness; sleaze.
- Cheap, tasteless, useless goods; trinkets.“tourist tat”
- Gunny cloth made from the fiber of the Corchorus olitorius (jute).
- A tattoo.
Words that rhyme with tat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tat.
Questions about saying tat
How do you pronounce tat?
Say TAT. The American pronunciation is /tæt/. In British English it is /tæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tat?
Tat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAT.
Do Americans and Brits say tat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tæt/ and the British form is /tæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.