How to pronounce "maché" in English
mɑːx
MAHKH
Primary stress: MAHKH
Hear native speakers say maché in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “maché”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MAHKH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "maché" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "maché" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "maché" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "maché" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "maché is" sounds like "maché-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "maché" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“papier maché it was not just a wish that had taken kind of dreamlike actuality in”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“papier maché fake things it's so plain it's Quaker and it's it's you couldn't”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
Practice Speaking “maché”
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papier maché it was not just a wish that had taken kind of dreamlike actuality in
Hear it in context: “maché”
103 clipsThe English word “maché” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as mɑːx (phonetic respelling: MAHKH). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (MAHKH), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “maché” functions as a noun, phrase. SayItVid indexes 103 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “maché” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @56:52
“didn't think it up it was not from the vast ventriloquism of sleeps faded papier maché it was not just a wish that had taken kind of dreamlike actuality in his mind it was an actual real Bird's cry and so he's not lying there having”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @58:31
“secure word all of reality secure word nothing like ventriloquism and sleep and papier maché fake things it's so plain it's Quaker and it's it's you couldn't get pler than that it was like a new knowledge of”
Definition & Meaning: “maché”
- A ratio of the speed (of an object, etc.) to the speed of sound in the fluid or other medium through which the object travels. Usually used to describe supersonic speeds; always precedes the Mach number.
- Clipping of Machiavellian.
- Acronym of microservices, API-first, cloud-native, headless.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The jet traveled at Mach 3.”
- “The 1992 review concluded that Machs are generally less satisfied with their jobs.”
- “papier maché it was not just a wish that had taken kind of dreamlike actuality in”
Pronounce: “maché”
- Pronunciation:
- MAHKH
- Syllables:
- MAHKH
- Written Hyphenation:
- mach
- Primary stress:
- MAHKH
- IPA:
- mɑːx
- Hear it in context
- maché
Words that Rhyme with “maché”
-ɑxWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"maché" (⁄mɑːx⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "maché" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about maché
How do you pronounce “maché”?
“maché” is pronounced ⁄mɑːx⁄ (MAHKH). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “maché”?
The primary stress in “maché” is on “MAHKH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “maché” mean?
A ratio of the speed (of an object, etc.) to the speed of sound in the fluid or other medium through which the object travels. Usually used to describe supersonic speeds; always precedes the Mach number.
How can I hear “maché” used in real sentences?
This page has 103 real-world video examples of “maché” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “maché”?
Single-syllable words like "maché" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "maché" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.