How to pronounce matilda
Say it like muh-TIL-duh. Matilda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- muh
- TIL
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matilda 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.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matilda
American and British speakers say matilda in essentially the same way: /məˈtɪldə/ in the US and /məˈtɪldə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-TIL-duh.
What does matilda mean?
- A bundle of possessions, often tied up in a sack; a swag.
Words that rhyme with matilda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matilda.
Questions about saying matilda
How do you pronounce matilda?
Say muh-TIL-duh. The American pronunciation is /məˈtɪldə/. In British English it is /məˈtɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matilda?
Matilda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: muh · TIL · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say matilda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtɪldə/ and the British form is /məˈtɪldə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.