How to pronounce matron
Say it like MAY-trun. Matron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- trun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- trunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matron
American and British speakers say matron in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪtrən/ in the US and /ˈmeɪtrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-trun.
What does matron mean?
- A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
- A woman with the character of a mother or matriarch.
- A woman in charge of the domestic arrangements of an establishment or institution, especially, the nursing officer or chief nurse of a hospital.“the matron of a school or hospital”
Where does matron come from?
From Middle English matrone, from Old French matrone, from Latin mātrōna (“married woman”), from māter (“mother”).
Words that rhyme with matron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matron.
Questions about saying matron
How do you pronounce matron?
Say MAY-trun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪtrən/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪtrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matron?
Matron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · trun.
Do Americans and Brits say matron the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪtrən/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪtrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.