How to pronounce patronymic
Say it like pat-ruh-NIM-ik. Patronymic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM).
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- pat
- ruh
- NIM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patronymic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- patGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patronymic
American and British speakers say patronymic in essentially the same way: /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/ in the US and /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pat-ruh-NIM-ik.
What does patronymic mean?
- A name acquired from one's father.
- A name acquired from the first name of one's father, grandfather or earlier (male) ancestor. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
- Derived from one's father.
- Derived from one's ancestors.“a patronymic denomination”
Words that rhyme with patronymic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patronymic.
Questions about saying patronymic
How do you pronounce patronymic?
Say pat-ruh-NIM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patronymic?
Patronymic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM). Broken into parts: pat · ruh · NIM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say patronymic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.