How to pronounce tattered
Say it like TAT-erd. Tattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT).
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- TAT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tattered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tattered
- 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-ud.
What does tattered mean?
- Rent in tatters, torn, hanging in rags; ragged.
- Dressed in tatters or rags; ragged.
- simple past and past participle of tatter How to pronounce tatter
Where does tattered come from?
From Middle English tatered, tatird, from Old Norse tǫturr.
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Words that rhyme with tattered
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Questions about saying tattered
How do you pronounce tattered?
Say TAT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtætɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtætəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tattered?
Tattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT). Broken into parts: TAT · erd.
Is tattered 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 /ˈtætəd/ (TAT-ud).