How to pronounce patting
Say it like PAT-ing. Patting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-ing.
What does patting mean?
- The act by which something is patted.
- present participle and gerund of pat How to pronounce pat
Words that rhyme with patting
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Questions about saying patting
How do you pronounce patting?
Say PAT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patting?
Patting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · ing.
Is patting 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 /ˈpætɪŋ/ (PAT-ing).