As verbs the difference between pattering and mattering
is that pattering is present participle of lang=en while mattering is present participle of matter.
As a noun pattering
is groupings of frequent irregularly repeated sounds of moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.
pattering
English
Verb
(head)
Noun
(
en noun)
Groupings of frequent irregularly repeated sounds of moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.