How to Pronounce Mat

To pronounce "mat", say MAT — one syllable, IPA /mæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mæt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mat”

"mat" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: matt, matte — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mat mean?

noun

  1. A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.

    “Wipe your feet on the mat before coming in.”

  2. A small flat piece of material used to protect a surface from anything hot or rough; a coaster.

    “They put mats on the table during mealtimes.”

verb

  1. To cover, protect or decorate with mats.
  2. To form a thick, tangled mess; to interweave into, or like, a mat; to entangle.

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Words that rhyme with mat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

felttangleentanglesnarlflatnessflatmattmatte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mat"?▾

"Mat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mat" is /mæt/.

What does "mat" mean?▾

Mat: A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.

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