How to pronounce patronal
Say it like puh-TROH-nul. Patronal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- puh
- TROH
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patronal 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patronal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-TROH-nul.
What does patronal mean?
- patron; protecting; favoring
- Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.
Where does patronal come from?
From Latin patrōnālis.
Words that rhyme with patronal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patronal.
Questions about saying patronal
How do you pronounce patronal?
Say puh-TROH-nul. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtroʊnəl/. In British English it is /pəˈtrəʊnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patronal?
Patronal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: puh · TROH · nul.
Is patronal 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 /pəˈtrəʊnəl/ (puh-TROH-nul).