To pronounce "materials", say MAT-er-ials — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/
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"materials" has 3 syllables: mat-er-ials. It rhymes with biomaterials and cereals, 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
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"Materials" has 3 syllables: mat · er · ials.
The IPA transcription of "materials" is /məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/.
Materials: Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
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