How to pronounce matchups
Say it like MACH-ups. Matchups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
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- MACH
- ups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matchups 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.
- upsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matchups
American and British speakers say matchups in essentially the same way: /ˈmætʃəps/ in the US and /ˈmætʃəps/ in the UK.
British respelling: MACH-ups.
What does matchups mean?
- plural of matchup How to pronounce matchup
Questions about saying matchups
How do you pronounce matchups?
Say MACH-ups. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃəps/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃəps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matchups?
Matchups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · ups.
Do Americans and Brits say matchups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætʃəps/ and the British form is /ˈmætʃəps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.