How to pronounce patroller
Say it like puh-TROH-ler. Patroller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- puh
- TROH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patroller 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of patroller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-TROH-luh.
What does patroller mean?
- One who patrols.
Where does patroller come from?
From patrol + -er; compare patterroller.
Words that rhyme with patroller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patroller.
Questions about saying patroller
How do you pronounce patroller?
Say puh-TROH-ler. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtroʊlɚ/. In British English it is /pəˈtrəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patroller?
Patroller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: puh · TROH · ler.
Is patroller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈtrəʊlə/ (puh-TROH-luh).