How to Pronounce Matrilocal

To pronounce "matrilocal", say MATR-il-oc-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmæ.tɹɪˈləʊ.kəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌmæ.tɹɪˈləʊ.kəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “matrilocal”

"matrilocal" has 4 syllables: matr-il-oc-al. It rhymes with patrilocal, if that helps it stick.

What does matrilocal mean?

adjective

  1. (of a married couple) Living with the family of the wife; uxorilocal.
  2. (of a people or culture) In which newly married couples live with the wife's family.

Synonyms

uxorilocal

Antonyms

patrilocal

Words that rhyme with matrilocal

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patrilocal

Related words

patrilocalvirilocalneolocalpatrivirilocalavunculocalmatrimoniousconcubinarianhousewifelike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matrilocal"?▾

"Matrilocal" has 4 syllables: matr · il · oc · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "matrilocal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "matrilocal" is /ˌmæ.tɹɪˈləʊ.kəl/.

What does "matrilocal" mean?▾

Matrilocal: (of a married couple) Living with the family of the wife; uxorilocal.

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