How to pronounce matching
Say it like MACH-ing. Matching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
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- MACH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matching 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matching
American and British speakers say matching in essentially the same way: /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MACH-ing.
What does matching mean?
- being two identical
- intentionally matched“curtains and walls were color coordinated”
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Words that rhyme with matching
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Questions about saying matching
How do you pronounce matching?
Say MACH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matching?
Matching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say matching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmætʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.