How to pronounce matches
Say it like MACH-uz. Matches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce matches. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MACH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matches 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matches
American and British speakers say matches in essentially the same way: /ˈmætʃəz/ in the US and /ˈmætʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MACH-iz.
What does matches mean?
- plural of match How to pronounce match
- third-person singular simple present indicative of match How to pronounce match
Questions about saying matches
How do you pronounce matches?
Say MACH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matches?
Matches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say matches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈmætʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.