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How to pronounce mattress
/ˈmætrəs/ British English
MAT·rəs
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
mat·TRESS
✓ Say
MAT·rəs
My tip
Stress the start: MAT-rəs.
In a sentence
This mattress is far too soft for my back.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce mattress?
In British English, mattress is pronounced /ˈmætrəs/. Say it like this: MAT-rəs. Stress the start: MAT-rəs.
How many syllables are in mattress?
When you say it, mattress has 2 syllables: MAT-rəs. The strong beat is the first one, MAT.
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