How to Pronounce Battering

To pronounce "battering", say BATT-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbætəɹɪŋ(ɡ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbætəɹɪŋ(ɡ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “battering”

"battering" has 3 syllables: batt-er-ing. It rhymes with chattering and clattering, if that helps it stick.

What does battering 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.).

noun

  1. A heavy beating
  2. A large defeat

Synonyms

intoxicatethrash

Words that rhyme with battering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chatteringclatteringflatteringspatteringnatteringsmatteringscatteringshatteringunflatteringsplatteringpatteringmattering

Related words

bangingbeatingwhippingmistreatmentmaltreatmentill-treatmentabusewife

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battering"?▾

"Battering" has 3 syllables: batt · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "battering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "battering" is /ˈbætəɹɪŋ(ɡ)/.

What does "battering" mean?▾

Battering: To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.

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