How to pronounce matinees
Say it like mat-ih-NAYZ. Matinees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYZ).
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- mat
- ih
- NAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matinees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of matinees
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mat-ih-NAYZ.
What does matinees mean?
- plural of matinee How to pronounce matinee
- third-person singular simple present indicative of matinee How to pronounce matinee
Words that rhyme with matinees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matinees.
Questions about saying matinees
How do you pronounce matinees?
Say mat-ih-NAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌmætɪˈneɪz/. In British English it is /ˌmætɪˈneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matinees?
Matinees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYZ). Broken into parts: mat · ih · NAYZ.
Is matinees 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 /ˌmætɪˈneɪz/ (mat-ih-NAYZ).