How to Pronounce “matatu” in English
/məˈtɑˌtu/
ma·ta·TU
Stress: tu
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What does “matatu” mean?
- A minivan used as a shared taxi, especially one operating without a licence.
Example sentences
- “A matatu is also more profitable when driven by its owner than by an employed driver, or if the employee-driver pays in all the earnings and the owner meets the operating costs, rather than when the owner demands a fixed sum of money daily, with the operator keeping the surplus.”
- “are called matatus and they represent something around 80% of the vehicles on”
- “why aren't there uh uh matatu in that section uh this is a like wealthy”
Common phrases
How to pronounce “matatu”
- Syllables:
- ma · ta · tu
- Stress:
- tu — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /məˈtɑˌtu/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /tu/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “matatu”?
“matatu” is pronounced /məˈtɑˌtu/ (ma · ta · tu). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “matatu”?
“matatu” has 3 syllables: ma · ta · tu.
Where is the stress in “matatu”?
The primary stress in “matatu” is on “TU”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “matatu” mean?
A minivan used as a shared taxi, especially one operating without a licence.
How can I hear “matatu” used in real sentences?
This page has 21 real-world video examples of “matatu” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.