How to pronounce patrilineal
Say it like pat-rih-LIN-ee-ul. Patrilineal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN).
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- pat
- rih
- LIN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrilineal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- patGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patrilineal
American and British speakers say patrilineal in essentially the same way: /ˌpætrɪˈlɪniəl/ in the US and /pætrɪˈlɪniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pa-trih-LIN-ee-ul.
What does patrilineal mean?
- Pertaining to descent through male lines.
Where does patrilineal come from?
From patri- + lineal.
Words that rhyme with patrilineal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patrilineal.
Questions about saying patrilineal
How do you pronounce patrilineal?
Say pat-rih-LIN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpætrɪˈlɪniəl/. In British English it is /pætrɪˈlɪniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patrilineal?
Patrilineal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN). Broken into parts: pat · rih · LIN · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say patrilineal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpætrɪˈlɪniəl/ and the British form is /pætrɪˈlɪniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.