How to Pronounce Battered

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

BATT-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “battered”

"battered" has 3 syllables: batt-er-ed. It rhymes with tattered and shattered, if that helps it stick.

What does battered mean?

verb

  1. To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.

    “The firemen battered down the door.”

  2. To coat with batter (the food ingredient).

    “I prefer it when they batter the cod with breadcrumbs.”

verb

  1. To slope (of walls, buildings etc.).

adjective

  1. Beaten up through a lot of use; in rough condition; weathered.
  2. Beaten repeatedly or consistently; beaten up.

Synonyms

intoxicatethrash

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Words that rhyme with battered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tatteredshatteredscatteredflatteredspatteredsplatteredchatteredmatteredclatteredpatteredattard

Related words

beat-upworndamagedbeatenabusedbeaten-upill-treatedmaltreated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battered"?▾

"Battered" has 3 syllables: batt · er · ed.

What does "battered" mean?▾

Battered: To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.

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