How to pronounce matured
Say it like muh-TYOORD. Matured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYOORD).
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- muh
- TYOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matured 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.
- TYOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of matured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-TYOORD.
What does matured mean?
- simple past and past participle of mature How to pronounce mature
Words that rhyme with matured
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of matured.
Questions about saying matured
How do you pronounce matured?
Say muh-TYOORD. The American pronunciation is /məˈtjʊrd/. In British English it is /məˈtjʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matured?
Matured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYOORD). Broken into parts: muh · TYOORD.
Is matured 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 /məˈtjʊəd/ (muh-TYOORD).