How to pronounce patdown
Say it like PAT-down. Patdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patdown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of patdown
American and British speakers say patdown in essentially the same way: /ˈpætˌdaʊn/ in the US and /ˈpætˌdaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAT-down.
What does patdown mean?
- An act of patting somebody's clothes to check for concealed weapons, etc.
Where does patdown come from?
Deverbal from pat down.
Questions about saying patdown
How do you pronounce patdown?
Say PAT-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈpætˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patdown?
Patdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · down.
Do Americans and Brits say patdown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætˌdaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈpætˌdaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.