How to Pronounce Battledore

To pronounce "battledore", say BATTL-ed-or-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

BATTL-ed-or-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “battledore”

"battledore" has 4 syllables: battl-ed-or-e. It rhymes with battledoor, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: battledoor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does battledore mean?

noun

  1. A game played with a shuttlecock and rackets (properly battledore and shuttlecock); a forerunner of badminton.
  2. The racket used in this game.

Words that rhyme with battledore

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battledoor

Related words

battledoorshuttlecockbadmintonbadmittenbaddersbirdieshuttler

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battledore"?▾

"Battledore" has 4 syllables: battl · ed · or · e.

What does "battledore" mean?▾

Battledore: A game played with a shuttlecock and rackets (properly battledore and shuttlecock); a forerunner of badminton.

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