How to pronounce matzo
Say it like MAHT-suh. Matzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce matzo. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAHT
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matzo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of matzo
American and British speakers say matzo in essentially the same way: /ˈmɑtsə/ in the US and /ˈmætsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAT-suh.
What does matzo mean?
- Thin, unleavened bread in Jewish cuisine.“Matzo is eaten by Jews on Passover.”
- A piece of the above bread.
Questions about saying matzo
How do you pronounce matzo?
Say MAHT-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑtsə/. In British English it is /ˈmætsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matzo?
Matzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHT). Broken into parts: MAHT · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say matzo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɑtsə/ and the British form is /ˈmætsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.