How to Pronounce Patrols

To pronounce "patrols", say PATR-ols — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈtɹəʊlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈtɹəʊlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “patrols”

"patrols" has 2 syllables: patr-ols. It rhymes with soles and extols, if that helps it stick.

What does patrols mean?

noun

  1. A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
  2. A movement, by a small body of troops beyond the line of outposts, to explore the country and gain intelligence of the enemy's whereabouts.

verb

  1. To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
  2. To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman

    “to patrol a beat”

Words that rhyme with patrols

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solesextolsknollsgoalssoulsprolesfumarolesbowlscontrolsmolescoalsconsoles

Related words

policedetachmentsflightsguardsinspectionsjournalsmissionsperiodic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patrols"?▾

"Patrols" has 2 syllables: patr · ols.

What is the IPA transcription of "patrols"?▾

The IPA transcription of "patrols" is /pəˈtɹəʊlz/.

What does "patrols" mean?▾

Patrols: A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.

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