How to pronounce matchmaker
Say it like MACH-may-ker. Matchmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɚ/MACH-may-ker
UK British/ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə/MACH-may-kuh
- MACH
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matchmaker 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of matchmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MACH-may-kuh.
What does matchmaker mean?
noun
- Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.
- Someone who arranges professional boxing matches.
- Someone who makes matchsticks.
Where does matchmaker come from?
From match + maker.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- shadchen
- matcher
- marriage broker
Opposite meaning
- matchbreaker
Questions about saying matchmaker
How do you pronounce matchmaker?
Say MACH-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matchmaker?
Matchmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · may · ker.
Is matchmaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə/ (MACH-may-kuh).