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How to pronounce tattersall

Say it like TAT-er-sul. Tattersall has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT).

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US American/ˈtætɚsəl/TAT-er-sul
UK British/ˈtætəsəl/TAT-uh-sul
  • TAT
  • er
  • sul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Tattersall pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
  3. sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of tattersall

  • 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-sul.

What does tattersall mean?

noun
  1. A fabric pattern containing squares of dark lines on a light background.

Where does tattersall come from?

From an English place name.

Questions about saying tattersall

How do you pronounce tattersall?

Say TAT-er-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtætɚsəl/. In British English it is /ˈtætəsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in tattersall?

Tattersall has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT). Broken into parts: TAT · er · sul.

Is tattersall 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 /ˈtætəsəl/ (TAT-uh-sul).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).