How to pronounce matrimonial
Say it like mat-ruh-MOH-nee-ul. Matrimonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- mat
- ruh
- MOH
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrimonial 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 matrimonial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ma-trih-MOH-nih-ul.
What does matrimonial mean?
- Of, or having to do with matrimony and marriage.“matrimonial bliss”
- A classified advertisement describing a person who wishes to find a marriage partner.
Where does matrimonial come from?
From Middle French matrimonial, also matrimony + -al.
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Words that rhyme with matrimonial
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Questions about saying matrimonial
How do you pronounce matrimonial?
Say mat-ruh-MOH-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/. In British English it is /mætrɪˈməʊnɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrimonial?
Matrimonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: mat · ruh · MOH · nee · ul.
Is matrimonial 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 /mætrɪˈməʊnɪəl/ (ma-trih-MOH-nih-ul).