How to pronounce tatting
Say it like TAT-ing. Tatting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT).
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- TAT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tatting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tatting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAT-ing.
What does tatting mean?
- A form of looped and knotted lace needlework made from a single thread.
- The art of making such lace.
- present participle and gerund of tat How to pronounce tat
Where does tatting come from?
Unknown. The noun appears earlier than the verb.
Words that rhyme with tatting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tatting.
Questions about saying tatting
How do you pronounce tatting?
Say TAT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tatting?
Tatting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAT). Broken into parts: TAT · ing.
Is tatting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtætɪŋ/ (TAT-ing).