How to pronounce matchbox
Say it like MACH-bahks. Matchbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmætʃˌbɑks/MACH-bahks
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- MACH
- bahks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matchbox 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.
- bahksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does matchbox mean?
noun
- A small box, usually a small cardboard box, in which matches are kept.
- Any small, die-cast toy car, usually a collectible.
Where does matchbox come from?
From match + box.
Questions about saying matchbox
How do you pronounce matchbox?
Say MACH-bahks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃˌbɑks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matchbox?
Matchbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · bahks.