How to pronounce matrilineal
Say it like mat-rih-LIN-ee-ul. Matrilineal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN).
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- mat
- rih
- LIN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrilineal 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.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matrilineal
American and British speakers say matrilineal in essentially the same way: /ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/ in the US and /ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mat-rih-LIN-ee-ul.
What does matrilineal mean?
- Tracing descent only through female ancestors.“Kerala traditionally has matrilineal inheritance.”
Where does matrilineal come from?
From matri- + lineal.
Words that rhyme with matrilineal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matrilineal.
Questions about saying matrilineal
How do you pronounce matrilineal?
Say mat-rih-LIN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/. In British English it is /ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrilineal?
Matrilineal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN). Broken into parts: mat · rih · LIN · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say matrilineal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/ and the British form is /ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.