How to pronounce patternage
Say it like PAT-er-nij. Patternage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- er
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patternage 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patternage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-uh-nij.
What does patternage mean?
- The arrangement of a certain visual pattern, such as the coloration of an animal.
Where does patternage come from?
From pattern + -age. Piecewise doublet of patronage.
Questions about saying patternage
How do you pronounce patternage?
Say PAT-er-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætərnɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpætənɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patternage?
Patternage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · er · nij.
Is patternage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpætənɪdʒ/ (PAT-uh-nij).