To pronounce "matrilineal", say MATR-il-in-eal — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MATR-il-in-eal
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"matrilineal" has 4 syllables: matr-il-in-eal. It rhymes with lineal and patrilineal, if that helps it stick.
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"Matrilineal" has 4 syllables: matr · il · in · eal.
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