How to Pronounce Clatter

To pronounce "clatter", say CLATT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklætə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈklætə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clatter”

"clatter" has 2 syllables: clatt-er. It rhymes with patter and chatter, if that helps it stick.

What does clatter mean?

noun

  1. A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
  2. A loud disturbance.

verb

  1. To make a rattling sound.
  2. To cause to make a rattling noise.

Synonyms

commotionracket

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Words that rhyme with clatter

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patterchatterspattersplattershattermaternatterblatterbattersmatterscatterflatter

Related words

brattleclackclitterclankracketrattleclacketclapper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clatter"?▾

"Clatter" has 2 syllables: clatt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "clatter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clatter" is /ˈklætə/.

What does "clatter" mean?▾

Clatter: A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.

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