How to pronounce Paterson
Say it like PAT-er-sun. Paterson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- er
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paterson 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Paterson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-uh-sun.
What does Paterson mean?
- A settlement in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa.
Where does Paterson come from?
From a Middle English short form of Patrick + -son.
Questions about saying Paterson
How do you pronounce Paterson?
Say PAT-er-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætɚsən/. In British English it is /ˈpætəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Paterson?
Paterson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · er · sun.
Is Paterson pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpætəsən/ (PAT-uh-sun).