How to pronounce materials
Say it like muh-TIR-ee-ulz. Materials has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
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US American/məˈtɪriəlz/muh-TIR-ee-ulz
UK British/məˈtɪərɪəlz/muh-TEER-reerlz
- muh
- TIR
- ee
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Materials pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of materials
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: muh-TEER-reerlz.
What does materials mean?
noun
- plural of material How to pronounce material
- third-person singular simple present indicative of material How to pronounce material
Questions about saying materials
How do you pronounce materials?
Say muh-TIR-ee-ulz. The American pronunciation is /məˈtɪriəlz/. In British English it is /məˈtɪərɪəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in materials?
Materials has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: muh · TIR · ee · ulz.
Is materials pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /məˈtɪərɪəlz/ (muh-TEER-reerlz).