How to Pronounce "pattering"
word
ˈpætɝ
PAT-er-ing
pˈætəɹɪŋ
PAT-uh-ring
Definition
A repeated, light tapping or drumming sound, like rain lightly hitting a surface or small footsteps.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpætɝ
British English
pˈætəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAT-er-ing
UK
PAT-uh-ring
Listen in Context
I hear the pattering of rain on the roof.
The pattering of little feet woke me up.
We listened to the soft pattering outside the window.
I love falling asleep to the gentle pattering of rain.