How to Pronounce Patten

To pronounce "patten", say PATT-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpat(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpat(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “patten”

"patten" has 2 syllables: patt-en. It rhymes with satin and baton, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: patane, paton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does patten mean?

noun

  1. Any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs.
  2. One of various wooden attachments used to lift a shoe above wet or muddy ground.

verb

  1. To go about wearing pattens.

Words that rhyme with patten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satinbatonflattenplatenrattenfattencratonpatinplatinbattonplattenlaton

Related words

clogsabotgetapatinpatterncommissionertukgovernor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patten"?▾

"Patten" has 2 syllables: patt · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "patten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "patten" is /ˈpat(ə)n/.

What does "patten" mean?▾

Patten: Any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs.

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