How many syllables in "matriarchy"?

"matriarchy" has 4 lettergrepen (ma - tri - ar - chy).

How to divide "matriarchy"?

"matriarchy" divides into 4 parts: ma · tri · ar · chy.

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

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"matriarchy": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·tri·ar·chy

Hoofdklemtoon

MA-tri-ar-chy(ma · tri · ar · chy)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "matriarchy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːr.ki⁄

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IPAˈmeɪ.tri.ɑːr.ki

Lettergrepenma·tri·ar·chy

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How many syllables in "matriarchy"?: "matriarchy" has 4 lettergrepen (ma - tri - ar - chy).
How to divide "matriarchy"?: "matriarchy" divides into 4 parts: ma · tri · ar · chy.
Where is the stress in "matriarchy"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "matriarchy"?: Say each syllable slowly (ma... tri... ar... chy) and listen on SayItVid.