How to pronounce patten
Say it like PAT-un. Patten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patten 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-un.
What does patten mean?
- Any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs.
- The base of a pillar.
- To go about wearing pattens.
Where does patten come from?
From Middle English patyn, patin, pateyn, from Old French patin, from patte (“paw, hoof”), from Latin patta, of imitative origin.
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Words that rhyme with patten
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Questions about saying patten
How do you pronounce patten?
Say PAT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætən/. In British English it is /ˈpætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patten?
Patten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · un.
Is patten 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 /ˈpætən/ (PAT-un).