How to Pronounce "scatting"
word
ˈskæt
SKAT-ing
skˈætɪŋ
skat-ING
Definition
Singing jazz by making up sounds and syllables instead of words, usually to improvise rhythm and melody.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskæt
British English
skˈætɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAT-ing
UK
skat-ING
Listen in Context
She was scatting during her jazz solo.
The singer started scatting instead of singing words.
Have you tried scatting along with a jazz band?
When the music picked up, she started scatting and amazed everyone.