How to pronounce math
Say it like MATH. Math is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MATH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Math pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of math
American and British speakers say math in essentially the same way: /mæθ/ in the US and /mæθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MATH.
What does math mean?
- a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Where does math come from?
Clipping of mathematics.
Words that rhyme with math
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of math.
Questions about saying math
How do you pronounce math?
Say MATH. The American pronunciation is /mæθ/. In British English it is /mæθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in math?
Math is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MATH.
Do Americans and Brits say math the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæθ/ and the British form is /mæθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.