How to pronounce patronym
Say it like PAT-roh-nim. Patronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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US American/ˈpætroʊnɪm/PAT-roh-nim
UK British/ˈpætrəʊnɪm/PAT-roh-nim
- PAT
- roh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patronym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patronym
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PAT-roh-nim.
What does patronym mean?
noun
- The name of someone's father.
- A patronymic surname.
Questions about saying patronym
How do you pronounce patronym?
Say PAT-roh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætroʊnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpætrəʊnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patronym?
Patronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · roh · nim.
Is patronym 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 /ˈpætrəʊnɪm/ (PAT-roh-nim).