How to Pronounce Matchmaking

To pronounce "matchmaking", say MATCHM-ak-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

matchmaking

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 matchmaking, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “matchmaking”

"matchmaking" has 3 syllables: matchm-ak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does matchmaking mean?

verb

  1. To do matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage.

noun

  1. An attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other, especially an attempt to set up a date between people or to arrange a marriage.
  2. A service aiming to bring together sellers and buyers or potential partners.

Hear “matchmaking” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with matchmaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingraking

Related words

buddymarriageaffairteamingpairingliaisonconjunctionlinkage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matchmaking"?▾

"Matchmaking" has 3 syllables: matchm · ak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "matchmaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "matchmaking" is /ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/.

What does "matchmaking" mean?▾

Matchmaking: To do matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage.

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

Open “matchmaking” in the full dictionary →