English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Matte Pronunciation
Matte is pronounced MAT, IPA /ˈmæt/.
MAT
US /ˈmæt/ · UK /ˈmæt/
Syllables: MAT (1 syllable)
adjective and noun: Having a dull, non reflective surface, or in film a mask used to combine two images.
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Matte in a Sentence
- We painted the hallway in matte white.
- She prefers a matte finish on her prints.
- The background was added with a matte painting.
Common Mispronunciations of Matte
Not MA-tay
The final e is silent, so this is one beat. The two syllable version belongs to maté, the South American tea, which carries an accent.
Not MAHT
The vowel is the short a of cat, not the ah of father.
Tip: Matte, mat and matt are all said the same way: MAT.
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