How to pronounce matric
Say it like MAY-trik. Matric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪtrɪk/MAY-trik
UK British/məˈtrɪk/muh-TRIK
- MAY
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matric
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: muh-TRIK.
What does matric mean?
noun
- The final year of high school.
- Someone in their final year of high school.
- Of or pertaining to matrices.
Where does matric come from?
From matriculation.
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Questions about saying matric
How do you pronounce matric?
Say MAY-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪtrɪk/. In British English it is /məˈtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matric?
Matric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · trik.
Is matric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /məˈtrɪk/ (muh-TRIK).