How to pronounce matelots
Say it like MAT-lohz. Matelots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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US American/ˈmætloʊz/MAT-lohz
UK British/ˈmætləʊz/MAT-lohz
- MAT
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matelots 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.
- lohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of matelots
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAT-lohz.
What does matelots mean?
noun
- plural of matelot How to pronounce matelot
Questions about saying matelots
How do you pronounce matelots?
Say MAT-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈmætləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matelots?
Matelots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · lohz.
Is matelots 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 /ˈmætləʊz/ (MAT-lohz).