How to pronounce matrices
Say it like MAY-trih-siz. Matrices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- trih
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrices 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.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matrices
American and British speakers say matrices in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪtrɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈmeɪtrɪˌsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-trih-seez.
What does matrices mean?
Questions about saying matrices
How do you pronounce matrices?
Say MAY-trih-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪtrɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪtrɪˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrices?
Matrices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · trih · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say matrices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪtrɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪtrɪˌsiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.