How to pronounce matte
Say it like MAT. Matte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matte 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.
American vs British pronunciation of matte
American and British speakers say matte in essentially the same way: /mæt/ in the US and /mæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAT.
What does matte mean?
- a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
- the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
- change texture so as to become matted and felt-like“The fabric felted up after several washes”
- not reflecting light; not glossy“flat wall paint”“a photograph with a matte finish”
Where does matte come from?
Borrowed from French mat.
Words that rhyme with matte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matte.
Words that sound like matte
Questions about saying matte
How do you pronounce matte?
Say MAT. The American pronunciation is /mæt/. In British English it is /mæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matte?
Matte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAT.
Do Americans and Brits say matte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæt/ and the British form is /mæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as matte?
Matte sounds the same as mat, matt in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.