How to pronounce patrons
Say it like PAY-trunz. Patrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- trunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrons 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.
- trunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patrons
American and British speakers say patrons in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪtrənz/ in the US and /ˈpeɪtrənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-trunz.
What does patrons mean?
- plural of patron How to pronounce patron
- third-person singular simple present indicative of patron How to pronounce patron
Questions about saying patrons
How do you pronounce patrons?
Say PAY-trunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtrənz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtrənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patrons?
Patrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · trunz.
Do Americans and Brits say patrons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪtrənz/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪtrənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.