How to Pronounce "patronage"
word
ˈpætɹənɪdʒ/, /ˈpeɪtɹənədʒ/, /ˈpeɪtɹənɪdʒ
PAY-truh-nij or PAT-ruh-nij
pˈætɹənɪdʒ
PAT-ruh-nij
Definition
Patronage means the support given by customers to a business, or financial or social support offered by someone to people, artists, or organizations. It can also refer to the power to give people jobs or favors, especially in politics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpætɹənɪdʒ/, /ˈpeɪtɹənədʒ/, /ˈpeɪtɹənɪdʒ
British English
pˈætɹənɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-truh-nij or PAT-ruh-nij
UK
PAT-ruh-nij
Listen in Context
Thank you for your patronage.
The art museum relies on patronage from the community.
Political patronage can influence who gets jobs.
Without your continued patronage, this bookstore couldn't survive.