How to pronounce maturity
Say it like muh-CHUUR-uh-tee. Maturity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHUUR).
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- muh
- CHUUR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maturity 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.
- CHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maturity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-CHOOR-rih-tee.
What does maturity mean?
- the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
- state of being mature; full development
- the date on which an obligation must be repaid
Where does maturity come from?
From Middle English maturitee, maturyte, from Old French maturité, from Latin mātūritātem.
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Words that rhyme with maturity
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Questions about saying maturity
How do you pronounce maturity?
Say muh-CHUUR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /məˈtʃʊrəti/. In British English it is /məˈtʃʊərɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maturity?
Maturity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHUUR). Broken into parts: muh · CHUUR · uh · tee.
Is maturity 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 /məˈtʃʊərɪti/ (muh-CHOOR-rih-tee).