How to pronounce matrix
Say it like MAY-triks. Matrix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce matrix. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAY
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matrix 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.
- triksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matrix
American and British speakers say matrix in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪtrɪks/ in the US and /ˈmeɪtrɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-triks.
What does matrix mean?
- (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
- (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded
- an enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb)
Where does matrix come from?
Slang usage coined with the 1999 sci-fi action film The Matrix.
Questions about saying matrix
How do you pronounce matrix?
Say MAY-triks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪtrɪks/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪtrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matrix?
Matrix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · triks.
Do Americans and Brits say matrix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪtrɪks/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪtrɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.