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patriarchies

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "patriarchies" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

patriarchies

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patriarchies is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, patriarchies is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpatriarchies

1noun
  • (history) A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.
  • A power structure in which men are dominant.
  • The office of a patriarch; a patriarchate.
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