How to pronounce matchup
Say it like MACH-up. Matchup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
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- MACH
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matchup 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.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matchup
American and British speakers say matchup in essentially the same way: /ˈmætʃəp/ in the US and /ˈmætʃəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MACH-up.
What does matchup mean?
- A pairing of two things, people or teams, especially for a competition
Where does matchup come from?
Deverbal from match up.
Questions about saying matchup
How do you pronounce matchup?
Say MACH-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃəp/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matchup?
Matchup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · up.
Do Americans and Brits say matchup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætʃəp/ and the British form is /ˈmætʃəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.