how to pronounce matrimony

/ˈmætɹəˌmoʊniː/

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matrimony is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of matrimony in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… holy matrimony with creamy rich chicken …”

meanings of matrimony

noun:

The ceremony of marriage.
A particular solitaire card game using two decks of cards.
Marriage; the state of being married.

matrimony frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word matrimony occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.