How to pronounce matrimony
Say it like MAT-rih-moh-nee. Matrimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- rih
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrimony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of matrimony
American and British speakers say matrimony in essentially the same way: /ˈmætrɪˌmoʊni/ in the US and /ˈmætrɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAT-rih-muh-nee.
What does matrimony mean?
- Marriage; the state of being married.
- The ceremony of marriage.
- A particular solitaire card game using two decks of cards.
Where does matrimony come from?
From Old French matremoine, from Latin mātrimōnium (“marriage, wedlock”), from mātri(s) (“mother”) + -mōnium (“obligation”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with matrimony
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Questions about saying matrimony
How do you pronounce matrimony?
Say MAT-rih-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætrɪˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈmætrɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrimony?
Matrimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · rih · moh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say matrimony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætrɪˌmoʊni/ and the British form is /ˈmætrɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.