How do you pronounce "patroness"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪtrənəs/ (PAYTR-uhn-uhs). In British English: /pˈatɹəʊnəs/ (P-atr). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪtrənəs/ (PAYTR-uhn-uhs). In Australian English: /pˈatɹəʊnəs/ (P-atr).

Is "patroness" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪtrənəs/ (PAYTR-uhn-uhs), while in British English it's /pˈatɹəʊnəs/ (P-atr).

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/ˈpeɪtrənəs/

PAYTR-uhn-uhs

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peɪtrpa·əntro·əsness

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