How to pronounce mattresses
Say it like MAT-ruh-suz. Mattresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- ruh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mattresses 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mattresses
American and British speakers say mattresses in essentially the same way: /ˈmætrəsəz/ in the US and /ˈmætrəsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAT-ruh-suz.
What does mattresses mean?
- plural of mattress How to pronounce mattress
Questions about saying mattresses
How do you pronounce mattresses?
Say MAT-ruh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætrəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈmætrəsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mattresses?
Mattresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · ruh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say mattresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætrəsəz/ and the British form is /ˈmætrəsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.