How to pronounce tatter
Say it like TAT-er. Tatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT).
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- TAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tatter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tatter
- 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: TAT-uh.
What does tatter mean?
- A shred of torn cloth; an individual item of torn and ragged clothing.
- A person engaged in tatting.
- To destroy an article of clothing etc. by shredding.
- To fall into tatters.
Where does tatter come from?
From Middle English tater, from Old Norse tǫturr, from Proto-Germanic *tat(t)uraz (“tuft, patch”).
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Words that rhyme with tatter
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Questions about saying tatter
How do you pronounce tatter?
Say TAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tatter?
Tatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT). Broken into parts: TAT · er.
Is tatter 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 /ˈtætə/ (TAT-uh).