How to Pronounce Matriarchy

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

MATR-iarchy

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💡 Tip for remembering “matriarchy”

"matriarchy" has 2 syllables: matr-iarchy. It rhymes with snarky and oligarchy, if that helps it stick.

What does matriarchy mean?

noun

  1. A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children.
  2. A system of government by females (particularly as a kind of polity).

Synonyms

matriarchate

Antonyms

patriarchy

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Words that rhyme with matriarchy

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snarkyoligarchyparkyhierarchypatriarchydarkeysarkylarkymullarkeymalarkeysparkynarky

Related words

matriarchatepatriarchymatrilinealismmatriarchismmatrilinematrilinyfratriarchymatriarch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matriarchy"?▾

"Matriarchy" has 2 syllables: matr · iarchy.

What does "matriarchy" mean?▾

Matriarchy: A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children.

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