How to pronounce patted
Say it like PAT-id. Patted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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US American/ˈpætɪd/PAT-id
UK British/ˈpætɪd/PAT-id
- PAT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-id.
What does patted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of pat How to pronounce pat
Questions about saying patted
How do you pronounce patted?
Say PAT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpætɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patted?
Patted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · id.
Is patted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpætɪd/ (PAT-id).