Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pat-a-cake

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.06 in modern English

Syllables
pat-a--cake
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of patty cake (“game”).

Uncountable

Usage

Questions

What does pat-a-cake mean?
Alternative form of patty cake (“game”).

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