How to pronounce materiel
Say it like muh-tih-ree-EL. Materiel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EL).
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- muh
- tih
- ree
- EL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Materiel 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of materiel
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-tee-uh-rih-EL.
What does materiel mean?
- Military equipment, apparatus, and supplies.
Where does materiel come from?
Borrowed from French matériel.
Words that rhyme with materiel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of materiel.
Questions about saying materiel
How do you pronounce materiel?
Say muh-tih-ree-EL. The American pronunciation is /mətɪriˈɛl/. In British English it is /mətiərɪˈɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in materiel?
Materiel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EL). Broken into parts: muh · tih · ree · EL.
Is materiel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /mətiərɪˈɛl/ (muh-tee-uh-rih-EL).