How to pronounce unmatronly
Say it like un-MAY-trun-lee. Unmatronly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- un
- MAY
- trun
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmatronly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- trunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unmatronly
American and British speakers say unmatronly in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈmeɪtrənli/ in the US and /ʌnˈmeɪtrənli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-MAY-trun-lee.
What does unmatronly mean?
- Lacking a matronly quality; unwise, unwelcoming, and so on.
Where does unmatronly come from?
un- + matronly.
Questions about saying unmatronly
How do you pronounce unmatronly?
Say un-MAY-trun-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈmeɪtrənli/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmeɪtrənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmatronly?
Unmatronly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: un · MAY · trun · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unmatronly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈmeɪtrənli/ and the British form is /ʌnˈmeɪtrənli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.