How to Pronounce Patronized

To pronounce "patronized", say PATR-on-iz-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PATR-on-iz-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “patronized”

"patronized" has 4 syllables: patr-on-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does patronized mean?

verb

  1. To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
  2. To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

Synonyms

condescendinfantilizeenpatronpatrocinate

Words that rhyme with patronized

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedrecognizedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizedchastiseddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealized

Related words

condescendingsuperiorpatronisingarchfavourpatronisedpatronisepatronisingly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patronized"?▾

"Patronized" has 4 syllables: patr · on · iz · ed.

What does "patronized" mean?▾

Patronized: To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

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