ˈspætɚ

ˈspɹɪŋkəl describing a rhythmic beating his heart went pit-a-pat as of footsteps he came running pit-a-pat down the hall make light, rapid and repeated sounds gently pattering rain rain gently It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick a series of rapid tapping sounds she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house