How to pronounce patroon
Say it like puh-TROON. Patroon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROON).
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- puh
- TROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patroon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of patroon
American and British speakers say patroon in essentially the same way: /pəˈtrun/ in the US and /pəˈtruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-TROON.
What does patroon mean?
- One of the landowning Dutch grandees of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, especially after it became a British possession renamed as New York.
Where does patroon come from?
Borrowed from Dutch patroon (“patron saint; boss”), from Middle Dutch patroon, from Latin patrōnus (“protector; patron”).
Words that rhyme with patroon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patroon.
Questions about saying patroon
How do you pronounce patroon?
Say puh-TROON. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtrun/. In British English it is /pəˈtruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patroon?
Patroon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROON). Broken into parts: puh · TROON.
Do Americans and Brits say patroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈtrun/ and the British form is /pəˈtruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.