How to pronounce patrolmen
Say it like puh-trohl-MEN. Patrolmen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- puh
- trohl
- MEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrolmen 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.
- trohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of patrolmen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-trohl-MEN.
What does patrolmen mean?
- plural of patrolman How to pronounce patrolman
Words that rhyme with patrolmen
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Questions about saying patrolmen
How do you pronounce patrolmen?
Say puh-trohl-MEN. The American pronunciation is /pətroʊlˈmɛn/. In British English it is /pətrəʊlˈmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patrolmen?
Patrolmen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: puh · trohl · MEN.
Is patrolmen 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 /pətrəʊlˈmɛn/ (puh-trohl-MEN).