How to Pronounce Materiel

To pronounce "materiel", say MAT-er-iel — 3 syllables, IPA /mətɪəɹɪˈɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/mətɪəɹɪˈɛl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “materiel”

"materiel" has 3 syllables: mat-er-iel. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

What does materiel mean?

noun

  1. Military equipment, apparatus, and supplies.

Words that rhyme with materiel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

equipageordnanceequipmentapparatusgearmachinerydevicefurniture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "materiel"?▾

"Materiel" has 3 syllables: mat · er · iel.

What is the IPA transcription of "materiel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "materiel" is /mətɪəɹɪˈɛl/.

What does "materiel" mean?▾

Materiel: Military equipment, apparatus, and supplies.

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