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patronage
Definition:
(nou) the act of providing approval and support (nou) customers collectively (nou) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient (nou) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support (nou) the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpætrənɪdʒ
Examples:
Royal patronage was crucial to the revival of the wig.
The patronage of the 'Lobelia' was accepted by the city of Diest.
The media also enjoyed the patronage of the Travancore kings.
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Common mistakes of patronage pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pa-ˈtrə-nɪdʒ". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈpeɪ-trə-nɪdʒ". Tip: Emphasize the "peɪ" sound to get it right.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some might pronounce "patronage" with clear vowel sounds throughout, like "ˈpeɪ-trə-nɑɪdʒ". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa in the second syllable: "ˈpeɪ-trə-nɪdʒ". Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the schwa sound to improve.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, saying "patronage" as "ˈpæ-trə-nɪdʒ". The correct vowel sound is "eɪ" as in "pay": "ˈpeɪ-trə-nɪdʒ". Tip: Focus on the "ay" sound to differentiate it from "a".
- Omitting the final syllable: Some might shorten "patronage" to "ˈpeɪ-trə-nɪdʒ" by dropping the last syllable. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˈpeɪ-trə-nɪdʒ". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "nɪdʒ" to complete the word.
- Mispronouncing the "g": A few may pronounce "patronage" with a hard "g", as in "ˈpeɪ-trə-næɡ". The correct sound is a soft "j": "ˈpeɪ-trə-nɪdʒ". Tip: Think of "judge" for the correct soft "j" sound.