How to Pronounce Machete

To pronounce "machete", say MACH-et-e — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈtʃɛ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

machete

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying machete, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/məˈtʃɛ.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “machete”

"machete" has 3 syllables: mach-et-e. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does machete mean?

noun

A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or as a weapon. The blade is usually 50 to 65 centimeters long, and up to three millimeters thick.

verb

To cut or chop with a machete.
“After some hours of intense work, we had macheted a path through the jungle to the bank of the river.”
To hack or chop crudely with a blade other than a machete.
“You can't just machete about with a rapier and expect to succeed; you need to thrust properly.”

Synonyms

bolo sundang

Words that rhyme with machete

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

free devotee see key glee scree repartee apogee sensuality syncope esprit weighty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "machete"?▾

"Machete" has 3 syllables: mach · et · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "machete"?▾

The IPA transcription of "machete" is /məˈtʃɛ.ti/.

What does "machete" mean?▾

Machete: A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or as a weapon. The blade is usually 50 to 65 centimeters long, and up to three millimeters thick.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “machete” in the full dictionary →