How to pronounce patterned
Say it like PAT-ernd. Patterned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- ernd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patterned 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.
- erndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of patterned
- 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-und.
What does patterned mean?
- Conformed to a pattern, a model to be followed.
- Supplied with a pattern
- simple past and past participle of pattern How to pronounce pattern
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Questions about saying patterned
How do you pronounce patterned?
Say PAT-ernd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætɚnd/. In British English it is /ˈpætənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patterned?
Patterned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · ernd.
Is patterned 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 /ˈpætənd/ (PAT-und).