How to Pronounce Matriarchs

To pronounce "matriarchs", say MATR-iarchs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

MATR-iarchs

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💡 Tip for remembering “matriarchs”

"matriarchs" has 2 syllables: matr-iarchs.

What does matriarchs mean?

noun

  1. A female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group.
  2. A female founder of a political or religious movement, an organization or an enterprise.

Synonyms

materfamilias

Antonyms

highfatherpaterfamiliaspatriarch

Related words

grannypatriarchsmenfolkspinstersgrandmothersmotherspatriarchiessisters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matriarchs"?▾

"Matriarchs" has 2 syllables: matr · iarchs.

What does "matriarchs" mean?▾

Matriarchs: A female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group.

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