To pronounce "paterson", say PAT-ers-on — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
paterson
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PAT-ers-on
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"paterson" has 3 syllables: pat-ers-on. It rhymes with batterson and catterson, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: patterson — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Paterson" has 3 syllables: pat · ers · on.
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