matron
nounHow many syllables in matron?
There are 2 syllables in the word matron.How to pronounce matron:
Definition of matron:
- matron (noun):
- a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified.
- a married woman usually marked by dignified maturity or social distinction (see distinction sense 4a)
Synonyms for matron:
dame
dowager
married woman
matriarch
mistress
mother
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- disgraced
- cagey
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Syllable Fun Fact
The concept of syllabotonic rhythm in English means that stress plays a more significant role than the number of syllables in determining the rhythm of speech.
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