How to pronounce materteral
Say it like muh-TUR-tuh-rul. Materteral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- muh
- TUR
- tuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Materteral 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of materteral
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-TUR-tuh-rul.
What does materteral mean?
- Of or relating to, or in the manner of, an aunt.
Where does materteral come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin mātertera (“maternal aunt”), + from -al (suffix forming adjectives).
Questions about saying materteral
How do you pronounce materteral?
Say muh-TUR-tuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /məˈtɝtərəl/. In British English it is /məˈtɜːtərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in materteral?
Materteral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: muh · TUR · tuh · rul.
Is materteral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈtɜːtərəl/ (muh-TUR-tuh-rul).