How to pronounce patronizing
Say it like PAY-truh-ny-zing. Patronizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
- PAY
- truh
- ny
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patronizing 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patronizing
American and British speakers say patronizing in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-truh-ny-zing.
What does patronizing mean?
- Offensively condescending.
- present participle and gerund of patronize How to pronounce patronize
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- condescending
- arch
- patronising
Questions about saying patronizing
How do you pronounce patronizing?
Say PAY-truh-ny-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patronizing?
Patronizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · truh · ny · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say patronizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.