Batteries pronunciation
Batteries has 3 syllables. The stress is on the first syllable, "ba". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Batteries syllables
Batteries has 3 syllables: BA-tur-eez.
- BAbæ
- turtɚ
- eeziz
Three syllables: BAT-uh-reez. Many speakers say BAT-reez.
The final -s is pronounced as a z because the sound before it is voiced.
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The a in cat
Open the jaw wider than for eh and spread the lips slightly. The a in cat is a distinct vowel, not eh or ah.
The er vowel
American er (as in her) is a single vowel with the tongue bunched back. Keep the r quality through the whole vowel.
Batteries in a sentence
- The remote needs two new batteries.
- Electric buses store energy in large batteries.
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What Speakeroo listens for
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- Final -s ending unclearUse the correct /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/ ending and keep it audible.
- Stress placed on the wrong syllableMake the correct syllable longer, clearer and more prominent.
- Final consonant devoicedKeep the vocal folds vibrating through voiced endings such as /b/, /d/, /g/ and /z/.
- Every syllable stressed equallyEmphasise one main syllable and reduce the others.
Questions
How do you pronounce batteries?
Batteries is pronounced /ˈbæ.tɚ.iz/, or BA-tur-eez in plain letters. It has 3 syllables and the stress falls on the first syllable, "ba".
How many syllables are in batteries?
3: BA-tur-eez. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use batteries in a sentence?
The remote needs two new batteries. Electric buses store energy in large batteries.
How is the ending of batteries pronounced?
The final -s is pronounced as a z because the sound before it is voiced.
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