Como Pronunciar "patriarch"

word

PAY-tree-ark

PAT-ree-aak

Definição

A patriarch is a man who is the head of a family, group, or tribe, usually respected for being older and wise. It can also refer to certain religious leaders.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹk

Inglês Britânico

pˈætɹɪˌɑːk

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

PAY-tree-ark

PAT-ree-aak

Ouça em Contexto

The oldest man in the family became the patriarch.

In many tribes, the patriarch leads the group.

Jacob was a famous patriarch in the Bible.

My grandfather is the patriarch of our whole extended family.