How to pronounce patronage
Say it like PAT-ruh-nij. Patronage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- ruh
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patronage 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patronage
American and British speakers say patronage in essentially the same way: /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAT-ruh-nij.
Other ways to say patronage
Patronage also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PAY-truh-nuj /ˈpeɪtrənədʒ/
- PAY-truh-nij /ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/
What does patronage mean?
- The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.“His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives.”
- Customers collectively; clientele; business.“The restaurant had an upper-class patronage.”
- The act or state of being a customer of some business.“The restaurant had "Thank you for your patronage!" printed on its take-out bags.”
- To support by being a patron of.
- To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize
Where does patronage come from?
From Middle English patronage, from Old French patronage (modern French patronage).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying patronage
How do you pronounce patronage?
Say PAT-ruh-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patronage?
Patronage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · ruh · nij.
Do Americans and Brits say patronage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.