How Do You Spell PATROCINATE?
Pronunciation: [patɹˈɒsɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "patronize" is often misspelled as "patrocinate," likely due to its similar sound. The correct pronunciation of "patronize" is /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪz/. The "pa" syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound /peɪ/ and the following "tro" syllable is pronounced as /trə/. The "ci" syllable is pronounced with a soft "s" sound /sɪ/ and the final "nate" is pronounced as /neɪt/. It's important to pay attention to the spelling of commonly misspelled words to avoid errors in written communication.
