Como Pronunciar "patronise"

word

PAY-truh-nize

PAT-ruh-nize

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz

Inglês Britânico

pˈætɹənˌaɪz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

PAY-truh-nize

PAT-ruh-nize

Ouça em 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.