How to pronounce patriarchate
Say it like PAY-tree-ar-kut. Patriarchate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- tree
- ar
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patriarchate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patriarchate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-tree-ah-kut.
What does patriarchate mean?
- A patriarchal system or community.
- The term of office of a Christian patriarch.
- The office or ecclesial jurisdiction of such a patriarch.
Questions about saying patriarchate
How do you pronounce patriarchate?
Say PAY-tree-ar-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtriˌɑrkət/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtriɑːkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patriarchate?
Patriarchate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · tree · ar · kut.
Is patriarchate 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 /ˈpeɪtriɑːkət/ (PAY-tree-ah-kut).