How to pronounce matronly
Say it like MAY-trun-lee. Matronly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- trun
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matronly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of matronly
American and British speakers say matronly in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪtrənli/ in the US and /ˈmeɪtrənli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-trun-lee.
What does matronly mean?
- In the capacity of a matron; serving as a housekeeper or head nurse.
- Exuding the authority, wisdom, power, and intelligence of an experienced woman.
- Having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy.
- In the manner of a matron.
Where does matronly come from?
From matron + -ly.
Questions about saying matronly
How do you pronounce matronly?
Say MAY-trun-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪtrənli/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪtrənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matronly?
Matronly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · trun · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say matronly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪtrənli/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪtrənli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.