matriarchal
adjectiveHow many syllables in matriarchal?
There are 4 syllables in the word matriarchal.How to pronounce matriarchal:
Definition of matriarchal:
- matriarchal (adjective):
- characteristic of a matriarchy.
- of, relating to, or being a matriarch or matriarchy
Synonyms for matriarchal:
caring
female
feminine
maternal
matriarchic
matronly
motherly
nurturing
parental
womanish
womanlike
womanly
Antonyms for matriarchal:
androcentric
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Light syllables, having short vowels and no ending consonant, often occur in unstressed positions in polysyllabic words.
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