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How to pronounce “pat

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Pronunciation guide for pat

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pat with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
A Writer of ThingsPatrick Rothfuss, a writer of things, welcome him to Google.
Definition summary
The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.

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How to pronounce pat

A Writer of Things

Patrick Rothfuss, a writer of things, welcome him to Google.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pat

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.
  • A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
  • A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
  • [Verb]
  • To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
  • To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
  • (UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) To stroke or fondle (an animal). Compare pet.
  • To gently rain.
  • [Adjective]
  • Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
  • Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
  • [Adverb]
  • Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
  • Perfectly.
  • Straight, right, exactly, precisely.

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