How Do You Spell PATTERING?

Pronunciation: [pˈatəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The phonetic transcription of "pattering" is /ˈpætərɪŋ/. This word refers to the sound made by someone or something that is rapidly hitting a surface, such as raindrops hitting a roof or a person's footsteps on a hard surface. The spelling of this word is consistent with English phonics, with the "a" and "e" sounds each represented by a single vowel letter. The double "t" and "r" sounds are also represented by two consonant letters each, making it easy to understand and spell correctly.

PATTERING Meaning and Definition

1. Pattering refers to the sound produced by repeated, quick, and light footsteps, typically associated with rapid movement or a series of repeated actions. It can also describe the sound of raindrops hitting a surface with a light, rhythmic pattern. The term is derived from the verb "to patter," which means to move or tap quickly and repeatedly.

   In a literal sense, pattering often describes the sound made by small animals, such as mice or squirrels, as they scurry or run across a surface. The sound is characterized by its lightness and speed, creating a distinct, rapid rhythm. Similarly, pattering can refer to the sound made by a person's footsteps when walking briskly or running lightly, often heard in scenarios where there is a sense of urgency or hurriedness.

   On the other hand, pattering is also used to characterize the sound of rainfall. When raindrops fall consistently and evenly, they can create a gentle, rhythmic patter as they hit against various surfaces, such as rooftops, windows, or leaves. This sound is often associated with a peaceful or calming atmosphere, especially when heard indoors from a safe, sheltered location.

   Overall, pattering signifies a particular type of sound produced by light, quick movements or repetitive actions, whether it be footsteps or raindrops. It is a descriptor that emphasizes the speed, rhythm, and patterning of the sound, allowing for an understanding of the type of movement or action taking place.

2. Making a quick succession of slight blows, as pattering feet, pattering rain.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PATTERING

• cattering
• patterens
• patterrn
• parthering
• patteran
• partering
• gatering
• patteren
• postering
• pertering
• gahtering
• dettering
• papmering
• patterrns
• paterning
• fattering
• cateering
• parterning
• lattering
• pittering
• pateting
• partenring
• partening
• parntering
• platering
• waitering
• patterent
• juttering
• parnering
• pastering
• patnering
• gattering
• wattering
• parteing
• pamering
• latering
• patening
• matturing
• pattring
• petterings
• Atterina
• Watterwing
• watterin
• Raftering
• paultering
• Pattywinn
• pasteryng
• Gatteling
• Atteering
• Patteningg
• datteling
• Paterin

Etymology of PATTERING

The word "pattering" is derived from the verb "patter". "Patter" originated in the late Middle English period, around the 15th century, from the Old French word "patir" or "pateir", meaning "to tread or walk with a quick or light steps". It is also related to the Middle Dutch word "patteren", which means "to make a noise like a sauntering step". Over time, "patter" came to be associated with the sound of light, rapid footsteps or the beat of raindrops, leading to the noun form "pattering" to describe the act or sound of something making such quick, light, or rhythmic noises.

Plural form of PATTERING is PATTERINGS

Conjugate verb Pattering

CONDITIONAL

I would patter

we would patter

you would patter

he/she/it would patter

they would patter

FUTURE

I will patter

we will patter

you will patter

he/she/it will patter

they will patter

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pattered

we will have pattered

you will have pattered

he/she/it will have pattered

they will have pattered

PAST

I pattered

we pattered

you pattered

he/she/it pattered

they pattered

PAST PERFECT

I had pattered

we had pattered

you had pattered

he/she/it had pattered

they had pattered

PRESENT

I patter

we patter

you patter

he/she/it patters

they patter

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pattered

we have pattered

you have pattered

he/she/it has pattered

they have pattered

I am pattering

we are pattering

you are pattering

he/she/it is pattering

they are pattering

I was pattering

we were pattering

you were pattering

he/she/it was pattering

they were pattering

I will be pattering

we will be pattering

you will be pattering

he/she/it will be pattering

they will be pattering

I have been pattering

we have been pattering

you have been pattering

he/she/it has been pattering

they have been pattering

I had been pattering

we had been pattering

you had been pattering

he/she/it had been pattering

they had been pattering

I will have been pattering

we will have been pattering

you will have been pattering

he/she/it will have been pattering

they will have been pattering

I would have pattered

we would have pattered

you would have pattered

he/she/it would have pattered

they would have pattered

I would be pattering

we would be pattering

you would be pattering

he/she/it would be pattering

they would be pattering

I would have been pattering

we would have been pattering

you would have been pattering

he/she/it would have been pattering

they would have been pattering