Cómo Pronunciar "patronise"
word
ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz
PAY-truh-nize
pˈætɹənˌaɪz
PAT-ruh-nize
Definición
To speak or behave towards someone as if they are less intelligent or important than you, often in a way that seems helpful but is actually insulting. Also, in British English, can mean to regularly use or support a business.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz
Inglés Británico
pˈætɹənˌaɪz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PAY-truh-nize
UK
PAT-ruh-nize
Escucha en Contexto
Please don't patronise me; I know what I'm doing.
She hates it when people patronise her ideas.
He likes to patronise small local restaurants.
I felt like he was trying to patronise me during the meeting.