How to Pronounce Patting

To pronounce "patting", say PATT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈpʰæɾɪŋ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/[ˈpʰæɾɪŋ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “patting”

"patting" has 2 syllables: patt-ing. It rhymes with combating and chatting, if that helps it stick.

What does patting mean?

verb

  1. To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

    “To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.”

  2. To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat

    “I patted the cookie dough into shape.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is patted.

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Words that rhyme with patting

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combatingchattingslattingrattingbattingscattingmattingtattingflattingsatangplattingcatting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patting"?▾

"Patting" has 2 syllables: patt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "patting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "patting" is /[ˈpʰæɾɪŋ]/.

What does "patting" mean?▾

Patting: To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

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