How do you pronounce "paterson"?

In American English: /ˈpætɝsən/ (PAT-urs-uhn). In British English: /pˈatəsən/ (P-at). In Canadian English: /ˈpætɝsən/ (PAT-urs-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈatəsən/ (P-at).

Is "paterson" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpætɝsən/ (PAT-urs-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈatəsən/ (P-at).

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paterson

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/ˈpætɝsən/

PAT-urs-uhn

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pætpa·ɝster·ənson

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