How to Pronounce Bat

To pronounce "bat", say BAT — one syllable, IPA /bæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bæt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bat”

"bat" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: batt, batte, bhatt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bat mean?

noun

  1. Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
  2. An old woman.

Synonyms

chiropterchiropteranflindermouseflittermousefluttermouseflying-mouserearmousereremouse

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Words that rhyme with bat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

chiropteranlickdrubflutterlumberthrashclobber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bat"?▾

"Bat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bat" is /bæt/.

What does "bat" mean?▾

Bat: Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.

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