The word "patterist" is spelled with two t's and an er at the end, representing a person who uses patter or fast-paced, rhythmic speech, especially in performance or entertainment. The IPA phonetic transcription for "patterist" is /ˈpætərɪst/. The first syllable is pronounced as /pæt/ with a short A sound, the second syllable is /ər/ with a neutral vowel sound, and the final syllable is /ɪst/ with a long E sound. The word "patterist" is often associated with comedians, cabaret artists, and vaudeville performers.