How to pronounce patterns
Say it like PAT-ernz. Patterns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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US American/ˈpætɚnz/PAT-ernz
UK British/ˈpætənz/PAT-unz
- PAT
- ernz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patterns 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.
- ernzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of patterns
- 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-unz.
What does patterns mean?
noun
- plural of pattern How to pronounce pattern
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pattern How to pronounce pattern
Questions about saying patterns
How do you pronounce patterns?
Say PAT-ernz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈpætənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patterns?
Patterns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · ernz.
Is patterns 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 /ˈpætənz/ (PAT-unz).