How to Pronounce Tatter

To pronounce "tatter", say TATT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtætə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtætə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tatter”

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

Sounds exactly like: tatar — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tatter mean?

noun

  1. A shred of torn cloth; an individual item of torn and ragged clothing.

verb

  1. To destroy an article of clothing etc. by shredding.
  2. To fall into tatters.

Words that rhyme with tatter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patterclatterchatterspattersplattershattermaternatterblatterbattersmatterscatter

Related words

ragshredtagpeltthreads

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tatter"?▾

"Tatter" has 2 syllables: tatt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tatter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tatter" is /ˈtætə(ɹ)/.

What does "tatter" mean?▾

Tatter: A shred of torn cloth; an individual item of torn and ragged clothing.

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