How to pronounce matters
Say it like MAT-erz. Matters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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US American/ˈmætɚz/MAT-erz
UK British/ˈmætəz/MAT-uz
- MAT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of matters
- 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-uz.
What does matters mean?
noun
- plural of matter How to pronounce matter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of matter How to pronounce matter“Nothing really matters.”
Questions about saying matters
How do you pronounce matters?
Say MAT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmætəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matters?
Matters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · erz.
Is matters 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 /ˈmætəz/ (MAT-uz).