How to Pronounce Tattered

To pronounce "tattered", say TATT-er-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtætəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtætəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tattered”

"tattered" has 3 syllables: tatt-er-ed. It rhymes with battered and shattered, if that helps it stick.

What does tattered mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Rent in tatters, torn, hanging in rags; ragged
  2. Dressed in tatters or rags; ragged

Words that rhyme with tattered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

batteredshatteredscatteredflatteredspatteredsplatteredchatteredmatteredclatteredpatteredattard

Related words

worndestroyedshatteredobsoleteoutmodedoutdatedanachronisticarchaic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tattered"?▾

"Tattered" has 3 syllables: tatt · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "tattered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tattered" is /ˈtætəd/.

What does "tattered" mean?▾

Tattered: To destroy an article of clothing etc. by shredding.

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