How to pronounce patrolled
Say it like puh-TROHLD. Patrolled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROHLD).
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- puh
- TROHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrolled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of patrolled
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-TROHLD.
What does patrolled mean?
- Having regular patrols.
- simple past and past participle of patrol How to pronounce patrol
Words that rhyme with patrolled
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Questions about saying patrolled
How do you pronounce patrolled?
Say puh-TROHLD. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtroʊld/. In British English it is /pəˈtrəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patrolled?
Patrolled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROHLD). Broken into parts: puh · TROHLD.
Is patrolled 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 /pəˈtrəʊld/ (puh-TROHLD).