How to Pronounce Matriarchal

To pronounce "matriarchal", say MATR-iarch-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

MATR-iarch-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “matriarchal”

"matriarchal" has 3 syllables: matr-iarch-al. It rhymes with sparkle and patriarchal, if that helps it stick.

What does matriarchal mean?

adjective

  1. Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.
  2. Governed by females, rather than by males.

Synonyms

matriarchialmatriarchic

Words that rhyme with matriarchal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sparklepatriarchalarchildarklecorclesarclemarkel

Related words

matriarchicmatricentricmatricianmatripotestalpatrifocalpatriarchalpatriarchicalmatronly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matriarchal"?▾

"Matriarchal" has 3 syllables: matr · iarch · al.

What does "matriarchal" mean?▾

Matriarchal: Governed by (or as if by) a matriarch.

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