How many syllables in "matriarch"?

"matriarch" has 3 lettergrepen (ma - tri - arch).

How to divide "matriarch"?

"matriarch" divides into 3 parts: ma · tri · arch.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ma... tri... arch) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"matriarch": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·tri·arch

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MA-tri-arch(ma · tri · arch)● ○ ○

Stress in "matriarch" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːrk⁄

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IPAˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːrk

Lettergrepenma·tri·arch

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How many syllables in "matriarch"?: "matriarch" has 3 lettergrepen (ma - tri - arch).
How to divide "matriarch"?: "matriarch" divides into 3 parts: ma · tri · arch.
Where is the stress in "matriarch"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "matriarch"?: Say each syllable slowly (ma... tri... arch) and listen on SayItVid.