How to Pronounce Mathematics

To pronounce "mathematics", say math-em-AT-ics — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˌæθɪmˈætɪks/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “mathematics

Break "mathematics" into 4 beats and lean on "AT" — that's the stressed one.

What does mathematics mean?

noun

  1. An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.
  2. A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "mathematics"?

To pronounce "mathematics", say math-em-AT-ics — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "mathematics"?

"Mathematics" has 4 syllables: math · em · at · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "mathematics"?

The IPA transcription of "mathematics" is /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/.

What does "mathematics" mean?

Mathematics: An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.

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