How to pronounce patriarchs
Say it like PAY-tree-arks. Patriarchs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- tree
- arks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patriarchs 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.
- arksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of patriarchs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-tree-ahks.
What does patriarchs mean?
- plural of patriarch How to pronounce patriarch
Questions about saying patriarchs
How do you pronounce patriarchs?
Say PAY-tree-arks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtriˌɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtriˌɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patriarchs?
Patriarchs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · tree · arks.
Is patriarchs 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 /ˈpeɪtriˌɑːks/ (PAY-tree-ahks).