How to pronounce patty
Say it like PAT-ee. Patty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of patty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-ee.
What does patty mean?
- small flat mass of chopped food
- small pie or pasty
- round flat candy
Where does patty come from?
From earlier meaning "small pie" from pattipan (“something baked in a small pan”), from French pâté (“liver paste, pâté”), from pâte (“pastry, dough, paste, batter”) + -é.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with patty
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Questions about saying patty
How do you pronounce patty?
Say PAT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæti/. In British English it is /ˈpæti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patty?
Patty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · ee.
Is patty 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 /ˈpæti/ (PAT-ee).