How to Pronounce Batted

To pronounce "batted", say BATT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbætɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbætɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “batted”

"batted" has 2 syllables: batt-ed. It rhymes with slatted and hatted, if that helps it stick.

What does batted mean?

verb

  1. To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.

    “He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack.”

  2. To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

verb

  1. To flutter

    “bat one's eyelashes”

  2. To wink.

Words that rhyme with batted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slattedhattedfattedchatteddrattedmattedrattedflattedpattedspattedcattedtatted

Related words

buffetedditcheddumpedrattledrockedshakenstunnedthrown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "batted"?▾

"Batted" has 2 syllables: batt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "batted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "batted" is /ˈbætɪd/.

What does "batted" mean?▾

Batted: To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.

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