How to pronounce patriarchy
Say it like PAY-tree-ar-kee. Patriarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- tree
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patriarchy 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of patriarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-trih-ah-kih.
What does patriarchy mean?
- A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.
- A power structure in which men are dominant.
- The office of a patriarch; a patriarchate.
Words that rhyme with patriarchy
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Questions about saying patriarchy
How do you pronounce patriarchy?
Say PAY-tree-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtriˌɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtrɪɑːkɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patriarchy?
Patriarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · tree · ar · kee.
Is patriarchy 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 /ˈpeɪtrɪɑːkɪ/ (PAY-trih-ah-kih).