How to pronounce matelot
Say it like MAT-loh. Matelot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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US American/ˈmætloʊ/MAT-loh
UK British/ˈmætləʊ/MAT-loh
- MAT
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matelot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of matelot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAT-loh.
What does matelot mean?
noun
- A sailor.
- A mate; a boon companion.
- Associated with or typical of sailors.
Where does matelot come from?
From Middle French matelot (“sailor”).
Questions about saying matelot
How do you pronounce matelot?
Say MAT-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmætləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matelot?
Matelot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · loh.
Is matelot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmætləʊ/ (MAT-loh).