How to Pronounce Patty-cake

To pronounce "patty-cake", say PATTYC-ak-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

PATTYC-ak-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “patty-cake”

"patty-cake" has 3 syllables: pattyc-ak-e.

What does patty-cake mean?

noun

  1. A children's clapping game, played while reciting a rhyme about baking a cake.
  2. A cupcake or fairy cake.

Related words

patacakefairycakeclap-breadfish-cakepattipancakerie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patty-cake"?▾

"Patty-cake" has 3 syllables: pattyc · ak · e.

What does "patty-cake" mean?▾

Patty-cake: A children's clapping game, played while reciting a rhyme about baking a cake.

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