How to pronounce mache
Say it like MACH. Mache is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- MACH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mache pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mache
American and British speakers say mache in essentially the same way: /mætʃ/ in the US and /mætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MACH.
What does mache mean?
- Alternative spelling of mâche.
- A former unit of volumic radioactivity: the quantity of radon (ignoring its daughters) per litre of air which ionizes a sustained current of 0.001 esu.
- Glutinous rice balls flavoured with coconut and pandan.
Where does mache come from?
From German Mache, surname of Heinrich Mache.
Words that rhyme with mache
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mache.
Words that sound like mache
Questions about saying mache
How do you pronounce mache?
Say MACH. The American pronunciation is /mætʃ/. In British English it is /mætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mache?
Mache is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MACH.
Do Americans and Brits say mache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mætʃ/ and the British form is /mætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mache?
Mache sounds the same as match in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.