How to pronounce "matthew" in English
ˈmæθ.juː
MATH·yoo
Primary stress: MATH
Hear native speakers say matthew in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “matthew”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MATH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
yoo
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("MATH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "matthew" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "matthew is" sounds like "matthew-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "matthew" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Matthew. Um, another very intense night, a fatal night for some. I mean, this is”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Matthew Weiner's "Mad Men" finally made to the screen, seven years after it was written.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Matthew brewed his beer in upstate New York and sold it in New York City.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Matthew: Hi my name is Matthew Ballow; I'm almost 18 years old.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Matthew is a professional seller running a business on the site.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Matthew, just briefly on logistics.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “matthew”
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Matthew. Um, another very intense night, a fatal night for some. I mean, this is
Hear it in context: “matthew”
3,969 clipsThe English word “matthew” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈmæθ.juː (phonetic respelling: MATH-yoo). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (MATH · yoo), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (MATH). Grammatically, “matthew” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 3,969 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “matthew” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @0:59
“of New Haven. Good to speak to you, Matthew. Um, another very intense night, a fatal night for some. I mean, this is a fatal night for some. I mean, this is”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:01
“but it was rejected all over Hollywood. Matthew Weiner's "Mad Men" finally made to the screen, seven years after it was written. seven years after it was written.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @14:02
“Matthew Reich, who was the first contract brewer. Matthew brewed his beer in upstate New York and sold it in New York City. and sold it in New York City.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @24:54
“that video chat with you with Matthew. Matthew: Hi my name is Matthew Ballow; I'm almost 18 years old. I am from Clarence, New York which is a town outside of Buffalo.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @6:00
“or selling the odd bit of clothing. Matthew is a professional seller running a business on the site. a business on the site.”
Definition & Meaning: “matthew”
- A male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God."
Example Sentences (3)
- “Matthew is studying engineering at the university.”
- “Matthew. Um, another very intense night, a fatal night for some. I mean, this is”
- “Matthew Weiner's "Mad Men" finally made to the screen, seven years after it was written.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “matthew”
- Pronunciation:
- MATH-yoo
- Syllables:
- MATH · yoo
- Written Hyphenation:
- mat · thew
- Primary stress:
- MATH
- IPA:
- ˈmæθ.juː
- Hear it in context
- matthew
Words that Rhyme with “matthew”
-æθjuWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"matthew" (⁄ˈmæθ.juː⁄) 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, "matthew" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about matthew
How do you pronounce “matthew”?
“matthew” is pronounced ⁄ˈmæθ.juː⁄ (MATH-yoo). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “matthew”?
“matthew” has 2 syllables: MATH · yoo.
Where is the stress in “matthew”?
The primary stress in “matthew” is on “MATH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “matthew” mean?
A male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God."
How can I hear “matthew” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “matthew”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.