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