To pronounce "pitter-patter", say PITT-erp-att-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PITT-erp-att-er
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"pitter-patter" has 4 syllables: pitt-erp-att-er.
noun
"Pitter-patter" has 4 syllables: pitt · erp · att · er.
Pitter-patter: A soft, percussive sound, as of tiny feet, or of rain on a rooftop.
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