How to pronounce matsu
Say it like MAT-soo. Matsu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matsu 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.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of matsu
American and British speakers say matsu in essentially the same way: /ˈmætsu/ in the US and /ˈmætsuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAT-soo.
What does matsu mean?
- Pinus thunbergii, the Japanese pine.
Questions about saying matsu
How do you pronounce matsu?
Say MAT-soo. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætsu/. In British English it is /ˈmætsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matsu?
Matsu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · soo.
Do Americans and Brits say matsu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætsu/ and the British form is /ˈmætsuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.