The word "patrocinium" (pəˌtrəʊsənɪəm) is a Latin term that refers to sponsorship or patronage. The spelling of this word may seem daunting at first, but it follows the general rules of Latin pronunciation. The first syllable "patro" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by the "c" sound as "k". The "i" after "c" is pronounced as "ee". The second half of the word "cinium" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the "n" and "ium" as "ee-uhm". Altogether, the pronunciation of "patrocinium" is pəˌtrəʊsənɪəm.