How to pronounce matrilateral
Say it like mat-rih-LAT-uh-rul. Matrilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- mat
- rih
- LAT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrilateral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matrilateral
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mat-rih-LAT-uh-rul.
What does matrilateral mean?
- Related through one's maternal side.
Where does matrilateral come from?
From matri- + lateral.
Words that rhyme with matrilateral
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Questions about saying matrilateral
How do you pronounce matrilateral?
Say mat-rih-LAT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmætrɪˈlætərəl/. In British English it is /ˌmætrɪˈlætərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrilateral?
Matrilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: mat · rih · LAT · uh · rul.
Is matrilateral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmætrɪˈlætərəl/ (mat-rih-LAT-uh-rul).