To pronounce "battery-operated", say BATT-ery-op-er-at-ed — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BATT-ery-op-er-at-ed
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"battery-operated" has 6 syllables: batt-ery-op-er-at-ed.
adjective
"Battery-operated" has 6 syllables: batt · ery · op · er · at · ed.
Battery-operated: Fitted with a battery or batteries, which provide(s) the power to operate the device.
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