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