How to Pronounce Batter

To pronounce "batter", say BATT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbætə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbætə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “batter”

"batter" has 2 syllables: batt-er. It rhymes with patter and clatter, if that helps it stick.

What does batter mean?

verb

To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
“The firemen battered down the door.”
To coat with batter (the food ingredient).
“I prefer it when they batter the cod with breadcrumbs.”

Synonyms

intoxicate thrash

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Words that rhyme with batter

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patter clatter chatter spatter splatter shatter mater natter blatter smatter scatter flatter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "batter"?▾

"Batter" has 2 syllables: batt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "batter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "batter" is /ˈbætə(ɹ)/.

What does "batter" mean?▾

Batter: To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.

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