How to pronounce matchmaking
Say it like MACH-may-king. Matchmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
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- MACH
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matchmaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matchmaking
American and British speakers say matchmaking in essentially the same way: /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MACH-may-king.
What does matchmaking mean?
- An attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other, especially an attempt to set up a date between people or to arrange a marriage.
- A service aiming to bring together sellers and buyers or potential partners.
- The act or process of locating suitable players to take part in a multiplayer game session.
- present participle and gerund of matchmake
Where does matchmaking come from?
From match + making.
Questions about saying matchmaking
How do you pronounce matchmaking?
Say MACH-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matchmaking?
Matchmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say matchmaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.