How to pronounce Patterson
Say it like PAT-er-sun. Patterson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
- PAT
- er
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patterson 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Patterson
- 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-er-sun.
What does Patterson mean?
- A minor city in Woodruff County, Arkansas.
- A city in Stanislaus County, California; named for an early landowning and business family.
- A minor city in Pierce County, Georgia; named for William Patterson, the proprietor of a local sawmill.
Where does Patterson come from?
From Middle English Pate, short form of Patrick, + -son.
Words that rhyme with Patterson
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Patterson.
Words that sound like Patterson
Questions about saying Patterson
How do you pronounce Patterson?
Say PAT-er-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætɚsən/. In British English it is /ˈpætərsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Patterson?
Patterson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · er · sun.
Is Patterson 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 /ˈpætərsən/ (PAT-er-sun).
What words sound the same as Patterson?
Patterson sounds the same as Paterson in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.