How to pronounce patronized
Say it like PAY-truh-nyzd. Patronized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- truh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patronized 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.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of patronized
American and British speakers say patronized in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-truh-nyzd.
Other ways to say patronized
Patronized also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PAT-ruh-nyzd /ˈpætrəˌnaɪzd/
What does patronized mean?
- simple past and past participle of patronize How to pronounce patronize
Questions about saying patronized
How do you pronounce patronized?
Say PAY-truh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patronized?
Patronized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · truh · nyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say patronized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.