How to Pronounce Battleground

To pronounce "battleground", say BATTL-egr-ound — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbætəlˌɡɹaʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈbætəlˌɡɹaʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “battleground”

"battleground" has 3 syllables: battl-egr-ound. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.

What does battleground mean?

noun

  1. A location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought.

    “The farmer's field was a civil war battleground, and relics such a minnie bullets were frequently found while plowing.”

  2. Any subject of dispute or contention.

    “Abortion was becoming the season's big political battleground.”

Synonyms

battlefield

Words that rhyme with battleground

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpound

Related words

battlefieldfieldwarbattlespacebattlearenayardtheatre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battleground"?▾

"Battleground" has 3 syllables: battl · egr · ound.

What is the IPA transcription of "battleground"?▾

The IPA transcription of "battleground" is /ˈbætəlˌɡɹaʊnd/.

What does "battleground" mean?▾

Battleground: A location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought.

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