How to Pronounce Pattern

To pronounce "pattern", say PATT-ern — 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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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpat(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pattern”

"pattern" has 2 syllables: patt-ern. It rhymes with saturn and matern, if that helps it stick.

What does pattern mean?

noun

Model, example.
A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements.

verb

To apply a pattern.
To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate.

Synonyms

original stencil tessellation category cycle similarity categorize model

Antonyms

antipattern

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Words that rhyme with pattern

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saturn matern mattern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pattern"?▾

"Pattern" has 2 syllables: patt · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "pattern"?▾

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

What does "pattern" mean?▾

Pattern: Model, example.

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