3 syllables: Pat, rick Ma, homes. Stress on Pat.
pat-rik-muh-HOHMZ
/ˈpætrɪk məˈhoʊmz/
Patrick Mahomes is pronounced pat-rik-muh-HOHMZ (/ˈpætrɪk məˈhoʊmz/). It has three syllables (Pat-rick Ma-homes), with the stress on "Pat". Patrick Mahomes refers to the American professional football quarterback known for his arm talent and mobility, chiefly for the Kansas City Chiefs. The name combines a common given name with a Marathi-influenced surname; together they denote a specific individual widely recognized in sports. Proper pronunciation is essential for clear reference in commentary, interviews, and fan discussions.
proper nounPatrick Mahomes refers to the American professional football quarterback known for his arm talent and mobility, chiefly for the Kansas City Chiefs. The name combines a common given name with a Marathi-influenced surname; together they denote a specific individual widely recognized in sports. Proper pronunciation is essential for clear reference in commentary, interviews, and fan discussions.
- You often shorten Mahomes to 'MAHms' or 'MHOHMZ'. Instead, keep the full /məˈhoʊmz/ with a clear /oʊ/ vowel and final /z/. - Patrick's first syllable needs strong air pressure and a crisp /p/ followed by a flapped /t/; avoid letting /t/ blur with /r/. - Ensure the vowels stay distinct: /æ/ in 'Pat' vs /æ/ or /eɪ/ in ' Patrick' depending on your dialect; maintain clean separation between syllables. - In rapid commentary, drop the schwa too quickly; hold the nucleus of /mə/ briefly before the stressed /hoʊmz/.
"Patrick Mahomes threw for 350 yards in yesterday's game."
"The interview with Patrick Mahomes provided great insight into his preparation."
"Fans shouted Patrick Mahomes' name as the Chiefs clinched the win."
You pronounce it as /ˈpætrɪk məˈhoʊmz/ in US English. Stress falls on the first syllable of Patrick and the second syllable of Mahomes. The surname starts with /mə/ (unstressed) and ends with /hoʊmz/ with a long 'o' vowel and a voiced final /z/. Start with a crisp 'PAT-rick', then glide into 'mah-HOHMZ' with a short, neutral '/ə/' before the stressed 'HOHmz'. Audio reference: listen for standard US sportscaster pronunciation in major broadcasts.
Common errors include misplacing stress (saying PAT-rick MAH-omes or pa-TRICK ma-HOHMs), and mispronouncing Mahomes as 'mah-HOAMZ' with an elongated vowel or silent p. Correct these by keeping Patrick stressed on the first syllable and Mahomes with primary stress on MAH- homes' second syllable: mə-ˈhoʊmz. Practice by breaking into two parts and linking smoothly: /ˈpætrɪk/ + /məˈhoʊmz/.
US: /ˈpætrɪk məˈhoʊmz/ with rhoticity causing /r/ in 'Patrick' and rhotic 'er' not present; UK: /ˈpætrɪk məˈhəʊmz/ with non-rhotic 'Patrick' and a shorter, tenser 'oh' in Mahomes; AU: /ˈpætrɪk məˈhoʊmz/ similar to US but with Australian vowel centralization and weaker /ɹ/ in some speakers, and slightly different intonation. In practice, the Mahomes surname often drifts toward /məˈhəʊmz/ in some UK/AU speech.
Two main challenges: the closing cluster in Mahomes 'homes' contains /h/ + /oʊ/ + /mz/ that can blur in fast speech, and the transition from /k/ in /ˈpætrɪk/ to /məˈhoʊmz/ can feel abrupt due to vowel reduction and stress shift. The contrast between /æ/ in 'Pat' and /eɪ/ in 'Patrick' and the unstressed /ə/ in Mahomes requires precise muscle control. Practicing with pacing helps clarify the boundary.
There are no silent letters in standard pronunciations; the challenge is the stress pattern: primary stress on 'Pat' in Patrick and secondary on 'Mahomes' part, with the 'home' portion emphasized in the surname. IPA: US /ˈpætrɪk məˈhoʊmz/. Ensuring the /ˈhoʊmz/ is clear with a full diphthong /oʊ/ and final /z/ helps preserve identity.
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- US: emphasize rhotic /r/ in other words but Patrick's 'Pat' uses /r/ as a 't' after /æ/ to 'Pat' quickly; the surname /məˈhoʊmz/ uses a clear /oʊ/ diphthong. - UK: 'Patrick' tends to be less rhotic; the surname may reduce to /məˈhəʊmz/ with a shorter /ə/ before the /ʊ/-like or /oʊ/ diphthong in some speakers. - AU: vowels slightly more centralized, final /z/ strongly voiced; maintain the stress on 'Mahomes'. IPA references: US /ˈpætrɪk məˈhoʊmz/, UK /ˈpætrɪk məˈhəʊmz/, AU /ˈpætrɪk məˈhoʊmz/.
Patrick Mahomes' given name Patrick originates from the Latin Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'. Patrick is common in Irish and French-speaking regions due to Saint Patrick and medieval naming traditions; the surname Mahomes traces back to Welsh or Irish roots via phonetic anglicization of Gaelic elements. The combined name Patrick Mahomes became widely recognized in modern American culture through the quarterback born in 1995 who rose to prominence in the NFL. The first known public prominence of the name Patrick is medieval, with Saint Patrick centuries earlier, while Mahomes as a surname appears in genealogical records from the British Isles, evolving in the United States through immigration and assimilation. The contemporary pronunciation of the surname has stabilized in North American English as /məˈhoʊmz/ or /məˈhoʊmz/ depending on regional variation, reflecting typical American vowel reduction and final -s pluralization, while the given name retains typical /ˈpætrɪk/ or /ˈpeɪtrɪk/ realizations in English. The overall modern usage is dominated by the American football figure, shaping how the name is perceived globally in sports media and popular culture.
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