How to pronounce deathmatch
Say it like DETH-mach. Deathmatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DETH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce deathmatch. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DETH
- mach
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deathmatch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- machKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of deathmatch
American and British speakers say deathmatch in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛθmætʃ/ in the US and /ˈdɛθmætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DETH-mach.
What does deathmatch mean?
- A competitive mode found in first-person shooter games in which competitors attempt to assassinate one another.
- To compete against in a deathmatch.
- To take part in deathmatch gaming.
Where does deathmatch come from?
From death + match.
Questions about saying deathmatch
How do you pronounce deathmatch?
Say DETH-mach. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛθmætʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛθmætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deathmatch?
Deathmatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DETH). Broken into parts: DETH · mach.
Do Americans and Brits say deathmatch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛθmætʃ/ and the British form is /ˈdɛθmætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.