How to pronounce matin
Say it like MAT-in. Matin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAT-in.
What does matin mean?
- of or relating to matins
Where does matin come from?
From Middle English matyn, from Latin mātūtīnus (“of the morning”).
Questions about saying matin
How do you pronounce matin?
Say MAT-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmætɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matin?
Matin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · in.
Is matin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmætɪn/ (MAT-in).