# patron vs patten

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### patron
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ · frequency rank #10,744*
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.

### patten
*noun · IPA /ˈpat(ə)n/ · frequency rank #33,358*
Any of various types of footwear with thick soles, often used to elevate the foot, especially wooden clogs.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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