How to pronounce mature
Say it like muh-CHOOR. Mature has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOOR).
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- muh
- CHOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mature pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of mature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-CHOOR.
What does mature mean?
- characteristic of maturity“mature for her age”
- fully considered and perfected“mature plans”
- having reached full natural growth or development“a mature cell”
- develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation“He matured fast”“The child grew fast”
- develop and work out fully in one's mind“I need to mature my thoughts”
- become due for repayment“These bonds mature in 2005”
Where does mature come from?
From late Middle English mature, from Middle French mature, from Latin mātūrus.
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Words that rhyme with mature
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Questions about saying mature
How do you pronounce mature?
Say muh-CHOOR. The American pronunciation is /məˈtʃʊr/. In British English it is /məˈtʃʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mature?
Mature has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOOR). Broken into parts: muh · CHOOR.
Is mature 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 /məˈtʃʊə/ (muh-CHOOR).