How to pronounce pattered
Say it like PAT-erd. Pattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpætɚd/PAT-erd
UK British/ˈpætəd/PAT-ud
- PAT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pattered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pattered
- 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-ud.
What does pattered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of patter How to pronounce patter
Words that rhyme with pattered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pattered.
Questions about saying pattered
How do you pronounce pattered?
Say PAT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpætəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pattered?
Pattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · erd.
Is pattered 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 /ˈpætəd/ (PAT-ud).