How to Pronounce Fatten

To pronounce "fatten", say FATT-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfætən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfætən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fatten”

"fatten" has 2 syllables: fatt-en. It rhymes with satin and baton, if that helps it stick.

What does fatten mean?

verb

  1. To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.

    “We must fatten the turkey in time for Thanksgiving.”

  2. (of a person or animal) To become fat or fatter.

    “He gradually fattened in the five years after getting married.”

Synonyms

enrichgain weightput on weight

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Words that rhyme with fatten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satinbatonflattenplatenrattencratonpatinplatinbattonplattenlatonpattin

Related words

fatplumpbattenstouten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fatten"?▾

"Fatten" has 2 syllables: fatt · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "fatten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fatten" is /ˈfætən/.

What does "fatten" mean?▾

Fatten: To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.

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