How to Pronounce "battlements"
word
ˈbætəɫmənts
BAT-uhl-muhnts
bˈætəlmənts
BAT-uhl-muhnts
Definition
Battlements are the low walls with regular gaps at the top of castles or fortresses, used for defense in battles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbætəɫmənts
British English
bˈætəlmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAT-uhl-muhnts
UK
BAT-uhl-muhnts
Listen in Context
The old castle still has battlements on its walls.
Soldiers stood behind the battlements for protection.
We could see flags above the battlements.
Tourists love taking photos of the castle's ancient battlements.