How to Pronounce Matey

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

MAT-ey

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💡 Tip for remembering “matey”

"matey" has 2 syllables: mat-ey. It rhymes with weighty and slaty, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: maiti — easy to mix up when writing.

What does matey mean?

noun

  1. The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
  2. (by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.

noun

  1. A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
  2. (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.

noun

  1. The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea

Synonyms

buddyfellowferefriendpartnersir

Words that rhyme with matey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

weightyslatykatieslateyeightyplaty-matiekatykatipateebateybaity

Related words

chummypallypalsy-walsyfriendlycongenialhail-fellow-well-metsociableamicable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matey"?▾

"Matey" has 2 syllables: mat · ey.

What does "matey" mean?▾

Matey: The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

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