How to pronounce hazmat
Say it like HAZ-mat. Hazmat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hazmat. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HAZ
- mat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hazmat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hazmat
American and British speakers say hazmat in essentially the same way: /ˈhæzˌmæt/ in the US and /ˈhæzˌmæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAZ-mat.
What does hazmat mean?
- Hazardous material(s).“hazmat suit”
Where does hazmat come from?
Blend of hazardous + material.
Questions about saying hazmat
How do you pronounce hazmat?
Say HAZ-mat. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæzˌmæt/. In British English it is /ˈhæzˌmæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hazmat?
Hazmat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAZ). Broken into parts: HAZ · mat.
Do Americans and Brits say hazmat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæzˌmæt/ and the British form is /ˈhæzˌmæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.