How to Pronounce Mattes

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

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Syllables

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Letters

MATT-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “mattes

"mattes" has 2 syllables: matt-es. It rhymes with aristocrats and plutocrats, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mats, matts, matz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mattes mean?

noun

  1. A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

    The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide).

  2. A background, often painted or created with computers

    Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means.

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Words that rhyme with mattes

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mattes"?

"Mattes" has 2 syllables: matt · es.

What does "mattes" mean?

Mattes: A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

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