How to Pronounce Mated

To pronounce "mated", say MAT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

MAT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “mated”

"mated" has 2 syllables: mat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does mated mean?

verb

  1. To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

    “That jerk checkmated me in four moves!”

  2. (by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

verb

  1. To match, fit together without space between.

    “The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.”

  2. To copulate.

verb

  1. To confuse; to confound.

Synonyms

couplematchpair

Antonyms

demate

Words that rhyme with mated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

marriedmatchedpairedcrossedattachedconnectedunitedbred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mated"?▾

"Mated" has 2 syllables: mat · ed.

What does "mated" mean?▾

Mated: To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

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