How to pronounce matchboxes
Say it like MACH-bahk-siz. Matchboxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmætʃˌbɑksɪz/MACH-bahk-siz
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- MACH
- bahk
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matchboxes 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.
- bahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does matchboxes mean?
noun
- plural of matchbox How to pronounce matchbox
Questions about saying matchboxes
How do you pronounce matchboxes?
Say MACH-bahk-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃˌbɑksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matchboxes?
Matchboxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · bahk · siz.