How to pronounce matrons
Say it like MAY-trunz. Matrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- trunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrons 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.
- trunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matrons
American and British speakers say matrons in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪtrənz/ in the US and /ˈmeɪtrənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-trunz.
What does matrons mean?
- plural of matron How to pronounce matron
Questions about saying matrons
How do you pronounce matrons?
Say MAY-trunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪtrənz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪtrənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrons?
Matrons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · trunz.
Do Americans and Brits say matrons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪtrənz/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪtrənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.