How to Pronounce Matronymic

To pronounce "matronymic", say MATR-onym-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “matronymic”

"matronymic" has 3 syllables: matr-onym-ic.

What does matronymic mean?

noun

  1. A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.
  2. By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
  2. By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.

Synonyms

matronymmetronymmetronymic

Related words

metronymicmaternalmaternallmothersomematricentricmatronalmonogrammaticmetonymic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matronymic"?▾

"Matronymic" has 3 syllables: matr · onym · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "matronymic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "matronymic" is /ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/.

What does "matronymic" mean?▾

Matronymic: A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.

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