English pronunciation · Words Starting with M

Match Pronunciation

Match is pronounced MACH, IPA /ˈmætʃ/.

MACH

US /ˈmætʃ/  ·  UK /ˈmætʃ/

Syllables: MACH (1 syllable)

noun and verb: A sporting contest, a small stick for making fire, a thing that corresponds to another, or to correspond.

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Match in a Sentence

  • The match kicks off at three.
  • Strike the match away from you.
  • These two socks do not match.

Common Mispronunciations of Match

Not MATCH-uh

Stop on the ch. Adding a vowel afterwards gives matcha, the green tea powder.

Not MASH

The t and the ch work together as the ch of church, with a brief stop before the hiss. Skipping the stop leaves mash.

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