How to Pronounce Scattering

To pronounce "scattering", say SCATT-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SCATT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scattering”

"scattering" has 3 syllables: scatt-er-ing. It rhymes with chattering and battering, if that helps it stick.

What does scattering mean?

verb

  1. To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

    “The crowd scattered in terror.”

  2. To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.

    “Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall.”

noun

  1. A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points,

    “There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places.”

  2. (elections) The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates.

Words that rhyme with scattering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chatteringbatteringclatteringflatteringspatteringnatteringsmatteringshatteringunflatteringsplatteringpatteringmattering

Related words

dispersiondispersivediffusivedisseminativespreadingstrewingsprinklingsprinkle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scattering"?▾

"Scattering" has 3 syllables: scatt · er · ing.

What does "scattering" mean?▾

Scattering: To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

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