How to pronounce matins
Say it like MAT-inz. Matins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- inz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matins 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.
- inzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matins
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAT-inz.
What does matins mean?
- Together with lauds, the earliest of the canonical hours; traditionally prayed at sunrise or earlier.
- Morning prayers.
- plural of matin How to pronounce matin
Where does matins come from?
From Middle English matyns, matynes, from Old French matines.
Questions about saying matins
How do you pronounce matins?
Say MAT-inz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈmætɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matins?
Matins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · inz.
Is matins 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 /ˈmætɪnz/ (MAT-inz).