How to pronounce matinal
Say it like MAT-uh-nul. Matinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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US American/ˈmætənəl/MAT-uh-nul
UK British/ˈmætɪnəl/MAT-ih-nul
- MAT
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matinal 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matinal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAT-ih-nul.
What does matinal mean?
adjective
- In the morning, relating to the morning.
Questions about saying matinal
How do you pronounce matinal?
Say MAT-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætənəl/. In British English it is /ˈmætɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matinal?
Matinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · uh · nul.
Is matinal 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 /ˈmætɪnəl/ (MAT-ih-nul).