How to pronounce patrimonial
Say it like pat-rih-MOH-nee-ul. Patrimonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- pat
- rih
- MOH
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrimonial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- patGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patrimonial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pat-rih-MOH-nee-ul.
What does patrimonial mean?
- Of or pertaining to patrimony.
- Legally (or otherwise) inherited from one or more ancestors.
Where does patrimonial come from?
From patrimony + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with patrimonial
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Questions about saying patrimonial
How do you pronounce patrimonial?
Say pat-rih-MOH-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpætrɪˈmoʊniəl/. In British English it is /ˌpætrɪˈməʊniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patrimonial?
Patrimonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: pat · rih · MOH · nee · ul.
Is patrimonial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpætrɪˈməʊniəl/ (pat-rih-MOH-nee-ul).