How to Pronounce Battle

To pronounce "battle", say BATTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbætəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbætəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “battle”

"battle" has 2 syllables: battl-e. It rhymes with prattle and rattle, if that helps it stick.

What does battle mean?

noun

  1. A contest, a struggle.

    “the battle of life”

  2. A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.

verb

  1. To join in battle; to contend in fight

    “Scientists always battle over theories.”

  2. To fight or struggle; to enter into a battle with.

    “She has been battling cancer for years.”

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Words that rhyme with battle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prattlerattleattletattlebattelcattleratelchattelembattlebrattlespattleattal

Related words

fightconflictcombatstruggleengagementattackcombatingassault

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battle"?▾

"Battle" has 2 syllables: battl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "battle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "battle" is /ˈbætəl/.

What does "battle" mean?▾

Battle: A contest, a struggle.

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