How to pronounce maths
Say it like MAS. Maths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of maths
American and British speakers say maths in essentially the same way: /mæs/ in the US and /mæθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MATHS.
What does maths mean?
- plural of math How to pronounce math
- third-person singular simple present indicative of math How to pronounce math
Words that rhyme with maths
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maths.
Words that sound like maths
Questions about saying maths
How do you pronounce maths?
Say MAS. The American pronunciation is /mæs/. In British English it is /mæθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maths?
Maths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAS.
Do Americans and Brits say maths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæs/ and the British form is /mæθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as maths?
Maths sounds the same as mass, masse in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.