How to pronounce patroness
Say it like PAY-truh-nus. Patroness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- truh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patroness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patroness
American and British speakers say patroness in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪtrənəs/ in the US and /ˈpeɪtrənɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-truh-nis.
What does patroness mean?
- A female patron goddess or saint.
- A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.
- To support or sponsor as a patroness.
Where does patroness come from?
From Middle English patronesse, from Late Latin patronissa, from Classical Latin patrōnus; equivalent to patron + -ess.
Questions about saying patroness
How do you pronounce patroness?
Say PAY-truh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtrənəs/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtrənɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patroness?
Patroness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · truh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say patroness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪtrənəs/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪtrənɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.