Example : She missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house.

Example : It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick.

Synonyms : patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle

Example : Gently pattering rain.

Synonyms : patter

Example : He came running pit-a-pat down the hall.

Synonyms : pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty

Example : His heart went pit-a-pat.

Synonyms : pit-a-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-patty