How to Pronounce Battens

To pronounce "battens", say BATT-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BATT-ens

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💡 Tip for remembering “battens”

"battens" has 2 syllables: batt-ens. It rhymes with matins and mattins, if that helps it stick.

What does battens mean?

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.

Words that rhyme with battens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

matinsmattinsflattensfattenssatinslatinspatonspattens

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battens"?▾

"Battens" has 2 syllables: batt · ens.

What does "battens" mean?▾

Battens: A thin strip of wood used in construction to hold members of a structure together or to provide a fixing point.

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