How to pronounce matrilingual
Say it like mat-rih-LING-gwul. Matrilingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- mat
- rih
- LING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrilingual 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.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matrilingual
American and British speakers say matrilingual in essentially the same way: /ˌmætrɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ in the US and /mætrɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ma-trih-LING-gwul.
What does matrilingual mean?
- Pertaining to one's mother tongue.
Where does matrilingual come from?
From matri- (prefix meaning ‘mother’) + lingual (“related to language or linguistics”).
Words that rhyme with matrilingual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matrilingual.
Questions about saying matrilingual
How do you pronounce matrilingual?
Say mat-rih-LING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmætrɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /mætrɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrilingual?
Matrilingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: mat · rih · LING · gwul.
Do Americans and Brits say matrilingual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmætrɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ and the British form is /mætrɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.