How to Pronounce Batten

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbætən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “batten”

"batten" has 2 syllables: batt-en. It rhymes with satin and baton, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: baton, batton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does batten mean?

verb

  1. To become better; improve in condition, especially by feeding.
  2. To feed (on); to revel (in).

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Words that rhyme with batten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satinbatonflattenplatenrattenfattencratonpatinplatinbattonplattenlaton

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "batten"?▾

"Batten" has 2 syllables: batt · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "batten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "batten" is /ˈbætən/.

What does "batten" mean?▾

Batten: To become better; improve in condition, especially by feeding.

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