How to pronounce mattered
Say it like MAT-erd. Mattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mattered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mattered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAT-ud.
What does mattered mean?
- simple past and past participle of matter How to pronounce matter
Words that rhyme with mattered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mattered.
Questions about saying mattered
How do you pronounce mattered?
Say MAT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmætəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mattered?
Mattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · erd.
Is mattered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmætəd/ (MAT-ud).