How to pronounce patulous
Say it like PACH-uh-lus. Patulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH).
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- PACH
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patulous
American and British speakers say patulous in essentially the same way: /ˈpætʃələs/ in the US and /ˈpætʃələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PACH-uh-lus.
What does patulous mean?
- Open; spread; exposed
Where does patulous come from?
From Latin patulus.
Questions about saying patulous
How do you pronounce patulous?
Say PACH-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætʃələs/. In British English it is /ˈpætʃələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patulous?
Patulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH). Broken into parts: PACH · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say patulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætʃələs/ and the British form is /ˈpætʃələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.