How to pronounce patrimony
Say it like PAT-rih-moh-nee. Patrimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- rih
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrimony 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.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of patrimony
American and British speakers say patrimony in essentially the same way: /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/ in the US and /ˈpætrɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAT-rih-muh-nee.
What does patrimony mean?
- A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor.
- Formerly, a church estate or endowment.
Where does patrimony come from?
Displaced native Old English fæderġestrēon.
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Words that rhyme with patrimony
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Questions about saying patrimony
How do you pronounce patrimony?
Say PAT-rih-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈpætrɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patrimony?
Patrimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · rih · moh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say patrimony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/ and the British form is /ˈpætrɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.