How to pronounce patrols
Say it like puh-TROHLZ. Patrols has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROHLZ).
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- puh
- TROHLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrols 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.
- TROHLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of patrols
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-TROHLZ.
What does patrols mean?
- plural of patrol How to pronounce patrol
- third-person singular simple present indicative of patrol How to pronounce patrol
Words that rhyme with patrols
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patrols.
Questions about saying patrols
How do you pronounce patrols?
Say puh-TROHLZ. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtroʊlz/. In British English it is /pəˈtrəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patrols?
Patrols has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROHLZ). Broken into parts: puh · TROHLZ.
Is patrols 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 /pəˈtrəʊlz/ (puh-TROHLZ).