How to pronounce patriclan
Say it like PAT-rih-klan. Patriclan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- rih
- klan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patriclan 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of patriclan
American and British speakers say patriclan in essentially the same way: /ˈpætrɪˌklæn/ in the US and /ˈpætrɪˌklæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAT-rih-klan.
What does patriclan mean?
- A clan, with membership determined by patrilineal descent from a common ancestor.
Where does patriclan come from?
From patri- + clan.
Questions about saying patriclan
How do you pronounce patriclan?
Say PAT-rih-klan. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætrɪˌklæn/. In British English it is /ˈpætrɪˌklæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patriclan?
Patriclan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · rih · klan.
Do Americans and Brits say patriclan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætrɪˌklæn/ and the British form is /ˈpætrɪˌklæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.