How to pronounce tatters
Say it like TAT-erz. Tatters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT).
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- TAT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tatters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tatters
- 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-uz.
What does tatters mean?
- Ragged clothing or fabric, paper, etc.
- plural of tatter How to pronounce tatter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tatter How to pronounce tatter
Where does tatters come from?
Cognate with Old English tættec, tætteca.
Questions about saying tatters
How do you pronounce tatters?
Say TAT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtætɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtætəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tatters?
Tatters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT). Broken into parts: TAT · erz.
Is tatters 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 /ˈtætəz/ (TAT-uz).