How to Pronounce Patronal

To pronounce "patronal", say PATR-on-al — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈtɹəʊnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pəˈtɹəʊnəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “patronal”

"patronal" has 3 syllables: patr-on-al. It rhymes with matronal, if that helps it stick.

What does patronal mean?

adjective

  1. Patron; protecting; favouring
  2. Pertaining to a strong authoritarian leader who controls access to resources.

Words that rhyme with patronal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

matronal

Related words

fatherlypatronymickparentalpatricenteredpatrifocalpatriarchicalpatriarchalpaternal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patronal"?▾

"Patronal" has 3 syllables: patr · on · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "patronal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "patronal" is /pəˈtɹəʊnəl/.

What does "patronal" mean?▾

Patronal: Patron; protecting; favouring

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