How to Pronounce Matures

To pronounce "matures", say MAT-ur-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

MAT-ur-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “matures”

"matures" has 3 syllables: mat-ur-es. It rhymes with obscures and yours, if that helps it stick.

What does matures mean?

verb

  1. To proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities).
  2. (of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.

Synonyms

agedevelopgrow upgrowprogressripen

Words that rhyme with matures

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obscuresyoursensuresassurescuresluresendurescontourssecuresdetoursinsuresmures

Related words

full-grownadultgrownupfull-blownmaturateagedripeage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matures"?▾

"Matures" has 3 syllables: mat · ur · es.

What does "matures" mean?▾

Matures: To proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities).

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