To pronounce "matrilineage", say MATR-il-in-eag-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MATR-il-in-eag-e
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"matrilineage" has 5 syllables: matr-il-in-eag-e. It rhymes with patrilineage, if that helps it stick.
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"Matrilineage" has 5 syllables: matr · il · in · eag · e.
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