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How to pronounce pattern

pattern
/ˈpætərn/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Pattern, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

Tom discovered a pattern in the data.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce pattern?

Pattern is pronounced /ˈpætərn/ in American English.

How many syllables are in pattern?

Pattern has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in pattern?

The first syllable: /ˈpætərn/.

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