To pronounce "material", say MAT-er-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/
IPA
"material" has 3 syllables: mat-er-ial. It rhymes with ethereal and immaterial, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.”
“We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.”
verb
adjective
“This compound has a number of interesting material properties.”
“Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Material" has 3 syllables: mat · er · ial.
The IPA transcription of "material" is /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/.
Material: Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
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