How to pronounce matting
Say it like MAT-ing. Matting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAT-ing.
What does matting mean?
- Mats, a collection of ground coverings.
- Coarse fabric, of the kind used to make mats.
- A dull surface, often used for surrounding pictures.
- present participle and gerund of mat How to pronounce mat
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Words that rhyme with matting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matting.
Questions about saying matting
How do you pronounce matting?
Say MAT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matting?
Matting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · ing.
Is matting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmætɪŋ/ (MAT-ing).