Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

matrimony

/ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.92 in modern English

Syllables: mat-ri-mo-ny
IPA: /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Marriage; the state of being married.

Uncountable

noun

The ceremony of marriage.

Countable

noun

A particular solitaire card game using two decks of cards.

Uncountable

noun

Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confess it."
"[…]you can play around with girls without being involved in meshes of sentiment, and you can do anything and be justified—and here am I with the brains to do everything, yet tied to the sinking ship of future matrimony."

Etymology

From Old French matremoine, from Latin mātrimōnium (“marriage, wedlock”), from mātri(s) (“mother”) + -mōnium (“obligation”). By surface analysis, matri- + -mony. Compare patrimony.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/
British English: /ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/

Usage

Inflected Forms

matrimonies (plural)

Derived Forms

matrimonial muttrimony

Phrases

holy matrimony matrimony vine

Frequently Paired Words

acrimony alimony ceremony harmony parsimony patrimony sanctimony testimony

Synonyms

marriage wedlock wedding nuptials union spousal relationship

Rhymes With

patrimony

Questions

How do you pronounce matrimony?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/.
What does matrimony mean?: Marriage; the state of being married.
Where does matrimony come from?: From Old French matremoine, from Latin mātrimōnium (“marriage, wedlock”), from mātri(s) (“mother”) + -mōnium (“obligation”). By surface analysis, matri- + -mony. Compare patrimony.

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