How to Pronounce Battles

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbætl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “battles”

"battles" has 2 syllables: battl-es. It rhymes with chattels and battels, if that helps it stick.

What does battles 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.”

verb

  1. To nourish; feed.
  2. To render (for example soil) fertile or fruitful

Words that rhyme with battles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chattelsbattelsprattlestattlesrattles

Related words

fightconflictcombatstruggleengagementbattlefieldsclashescombats

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "battles"?▾

"Battles" has 2 syllables: battl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "battles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "battles" is /ˈbætl̩z/.

What does "battles" mean?▾

Battles: A contest, a struggle.

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