How to Pronounce Patterns

To pronounce "patterns", say PATT-erns — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PATT-erns

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💡 Tip for remembering “patterns”

"patterns" has 2 syllables: patt-erns. It rhymes with saturns, if that helps it stick.

What does patterns mean?

noun

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

verb

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

Synonyms

originalstenciltessellationcategorycyclesimilaritycategorizemodel

Antonyms

antipattern

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Words that rhyme with patterns

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saturns

Related words

formshapepracticeconventiondesignrulefigurenormal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patterns"?▾

"Patterns" has 2 syllables: patt · erns.

What does "patterns" mean?▾

Patterns: Model, example.

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