How to pronounce patriarchal
Say it like pay-tree-AR-kul. Patriarchal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR).
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- pay
- tree
- AR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patriarchal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patriarchal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pay-tree-AH-kul.
What does patriarchal mean?
- Characteristic of a patriarch; venerable.
- Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.
Where does patriarchal come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin patriarchālis, from patriarcha + -ālis.
Words that rhyme with patriarchal
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Questions about saying patriarchal
How do you pronounce patriarchal?
Say pay-tree-AR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpeɪtriˈɑrkəl/. In British English it is /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patriarchal?
Patriarchal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR). Broken into parts: pay · tree · AR · kul.
Is patriarchal 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 /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːkəl/ (pay-tree-AH-kul).