How to pronounce matchmakers
Say it like MACH-may-kerz. Matchmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
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- MACH
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matchmakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of matchmakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MACH-may-kuz.
What does matchmakers mean?
- plural of matchmaker How to pronounce matchmaker
Questions about saying matchmakers
How do you pronounce matchmakers?
Say MACH-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matchmakers?
Matchmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · may · kerz.
Is matchmakers 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 /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkəz/ (MACH-may-kuz).