How to pronounce neopatriarchy
Say it like nee-oh-PAY-tree-ar-kee. Neopatriarchy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY).
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- nee
- oh
- PAY
- tree
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neopatriarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neopatriarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nee-oh-PAY-trih-ah-kih.
What does neopatriarchy mean?
- Modern patriarchy, especially as exercised within the nuclear family rather than wider society.
Where does neopatriarchy come from?
From neo- (“new, contemporary”) + patriarchy (“dominance of men in social or cultural systems”).
Words that rhyme with neopatriarchy
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Questions about saying neopatriarchy
How do you pronounce neopatriarchy?
Say nee-oh-PAY-tree-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊˈpeɪtriˌɑrki/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊˈpeɪtrɪɑːkɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neopatriarchy?
Neopatriarchy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY). Broken into parts: nee · oh · PAY · tree · ar · kee.
Is neopatriarchy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌniːəʊˈpeɪtrɪɑːkɪ/ (nee-oh-PAY-trih-ah-kih).