How to Pronounce Battening

To pronounce "battening", say BATT-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BATT-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “battening”

"battening" has 3 syllables: batt-en-ing. It rhymes with flattening and fattening, if that helps it stick.

What does battening mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A thin strip of wood used in construction to hold members of a structure together or to provide a fixing point.
  2. A long strip of wood, metal, fibreglass etc., used for various purposes aboard ship, especially one inserted in a pocket sewn on the sail in order to keep the sail flat.

verb

  1. To furnish with battens.
  2. To fasten or secure a hatch etc using battens.

Words that rhyme with battening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatteningfattening

Related words

securelashingbondworkbondbindingbarringfixingcastellation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battening"?▾

"Battening" has 3 syllables: batt · en · ing.

What does "battening" mean?▾

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

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