How to pronounce Patrick
Say it like PAT-rik. Patrick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
- PAT
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Patrick
American and British speakers say Patrick in essentially the same way: /ˈpætrɪk/ in the US and /ˈpætrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAT-rik.
What does Patrick mean?
- A village in Queensland, Australia; named for Patrick Creek, itself for Patrick, an Aboriginal assistant to Frederick Walker, Commandant of the Native Police.
- A town in South Carolina, United States; named for railroad official John T. Patrick.
Where does Patrick come from?
From Middle English Patrick, from Latin Patricius (“patrician”), the name of an early Irish saint.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- saint patrick
- st. patrick
Words that rhyme with Patrick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Patrick.
Questions about saying Patrick
How do you pronounce Patrick?
Say PAT-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpætrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Patrick?
Patrick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say Patrick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpætrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.