How to Pronounce Maths

To pronounce "maths", say MATHS — one syllable, IPA /mæθs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mæθs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “maths”

"maths" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with psychopaths and aftermaths, if that helps it stick.

What does maths mean?

noun

  1. An abstract representational system used in the study of numbers, shapes, structure, change and the relationships between these concepts.
  2. A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.

    “My mathematics is always improving.”

Synonyms

numeracymathmaths

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Words that rhyme with maths

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psychopathsaftermathsbathslathspaths

Related words

mathematicscalculationmathematicalaccountsauditorsmathematiciansarithmeticnumeracy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maths"?▾

"Maths" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "maths"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maths" is /mæθs/.

What does "maths" mean?▾

Maths: An abstract representational system used in the study of numbers, shapes, structure, change and the relationships between these concepts.

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