How to Pronounce Matches

To pronounce "matches", say MATCH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæt͡ʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmæt͡ʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “matches”

"matches" has 2 syllables: match-es. It rhymes with patches and mismatches, if that helps it stick.

What does matches mean?

noun

  1. A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.

    “My local team are playing in a match against their arch-rivals today.”

  2. Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority.

verb

  1. To agree; to be equal; to correspond.

    “Their interests didn't match, so it took a long time to agree what to do together.”

  2. To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.

    “His interests didn't match her interests.”

noun

  1. A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.

    “He struck a match and lit his cigarette.”

Synonyms

spunk (obsolete)

Words that rhyme with matches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patchesmismatchesstachysscratcheshatchesmachosattachessnatchescatchesdispatchesbatchesdetaches

Related words

checkcatchmaterivalmeettouchpeeroppose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matches"?▾

"Matches" has 2 syllables: match · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "matches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "matches" is /ˈmæt͡ʃɪz/.

What does "matches" mean?▾

Matches: A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.

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