How to Pronounce Tatters

To pronounce "tatters", say TATT-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtætəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtætəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tatters”

"tatters" has 2 syllables: tatt-ers. It rhymes with shatters and taters, if that helps it stick.

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

What does tatters 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.

noun

  1. A person engaged in tatting.

Words that rhyme with tatters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shatterstatersclattersbattersscattersspattersflattershatterssplatterspattersgraterswildcatters

Related words

ragshredtagshamblesruinashescrumbsflaps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tatters"?▾

"Tatters" has 2 syllables: tatt · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "tatters"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tatters" is /ˈtætəz/.

What does "tatters" mean?▾

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

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