How Many Syllables Are in "Pattern"?

pattern has 2 syllables.

Syllable breakdown

pat-tern

Word
pattern
Syllable count
2
Pronunciation
/ˈpæt̬.ɚn/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A repeated arrangement or regular design.

Example sentence

The blanket had a striped pattern.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary: US IPA /ˈpæt̬.ɚn/ and definition independently inspected 2026-10-14; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pattern. Editorial spelling breakdown checked against pronunciation..

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