To pronounce "patois", say PAT-ois — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAT-ois
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"patois" has 2 syllables: pat-ois. It rhymes with katowice, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Patois" has 2 syllables: pat · ois.
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