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How to pronounce patriot

patriot
/ˈpeɪtriːət/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Patriot, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

Tom is a true patriot of his country.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce patriot?

Patriot is pronounced /ˈpeɪtriːət/ in American English.

How many syllables are in patriot?

Patriot has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in patriot?

The first syllable: /ˈpeɪtriːət/.

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