How to pronounce matriarchal
Say it like may-tree-AR-kul. Matriarchal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR).
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- may
- tree
- AR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matriarchal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matriarchal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: may-tree-AH-kul.
What does matriarchal mean?
- Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.
- Governed by females, rather than by males.
Where does matriarchal come from?
From matriarch + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with matriarchal
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Questions about saying matriarchal
How do you pronounce matriarchal?
Say may-tree-AR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmeɪtriˈɑrkəl/. In British English it is /ˌmeɪtriˈɑːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matriarchal?
Matriarchal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR). Broken into parts: may · tree · AR · kul.
Is matriarchal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmeɪtriˈɑːkəl/ (may-tree-AH-kul).