How to pronounce matrilocal
Say it like mat-rih-LOH-kul. Matrilocal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- mat
- rih
- LOH
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrilocal 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matrilocal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mat-rih-LOH-kul.
What does matrilocal mean?
- Living with the family of the wife; uxorilocal.
- In which newly married couples live with the wife's family.
Where does matrilocal come from?
From matri- + local.
Words that rhyme with matrilocal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matrilocal.
Questions about saying matrilocal
How do you pronounce matrilocal?
Say mat-rih-LOH-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmætrɪˈloʊkəl/. In British English it is /ˌmætrɪˈləʊkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrilocal?
Matrilocal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: mat · rih · LOH · kul.
Is matrilocal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmætrɪˈləʊkəl/ (mat-rih-LOH-kul).