How to Pronounce Battalion

To pronounce "battalion", say BATT-al-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈtælɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/bəˈtælɪən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “battalion”

"battalion" has 3 syllables: batt-al-ion. It rhymes with medallion and gallion, if that helps it stick.

What does battalion mean?

noun

  1. An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
  2. An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.

verb

  1. To form into battalions.

Synonyms

heaphordeloadmasspileswathe

Words that rhyme with battalion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

medalliongallionitalianmccallionscallionstallion

Related words

packmultituderegimentplatooncorpssquadregimentallegion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battalion"?▾

"Battalion" has 3 syllables: batt · al · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "battalion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "battalion" is /bəˈtælɪən/.

What does "battalion" mean?▾

Battalion: An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.

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