How to pronounce matsutake
Say it like mat-soo-TAK-ee. Matsutake has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- mat
- soo
- TAK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matsutake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- matKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of matsutake
American and British speakers say matsutake in essentially the same way: /mætsuˈtæki/ in the US and /mætsuːˈtæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: mat-soo-TAK-ee.
What does matsutake mean?
- A mushroom, Tricholoma matsutake, prized in Asian cuisine for its spicy aroma.
Words that rhyme with matsutake
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Questions about saying matsutake
How do you pronounce matsutake?
Say mat-soo-TAK-ee. The American pronunciation is /mætsuˈtæki/. In British English it is /mætsuːˈtæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matsutake?
Matsutake has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: mat · soo · TAK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say matsutake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mætsuˈtæki/ and the British form is /mætsuːˈtæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.