How to pronounce rematch
Say it like REE-mach. Rematch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- mach
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rematch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- machGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rematch
American and British speakers say rematch in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌmætʃ/ in the US and /ˈriːˌmætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-mach.
What does rematch mean?
- A repeated contest staged between the same opponents or teams which played a previous contest.“After being beaten in pool by Melanie, John asked for a rematch.”
- A reunion of a former couple into a new relationship.
- To bring opponents together for such a contest.
- To stage such a contest.
- To match again or anew.“We had to rematch the mixed-up parts.”
Where does rematch come from?
From re- + match.
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Questions about saying rematch
How do you pronounce rematch?
Say REE-mach. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌmætʃ/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌmætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rematch?
Rematch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · mach.
Do Americans and Brits say rematch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌmætʃ/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌmætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.