How to pronounce "rematch" in EnglishNoun
ˈriːˌmætʃ
REE·mach
Primary stress: REE
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “rematch”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
REE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
mach
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("REE"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "rematch" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "rematch is" sounds like "rematch-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "rematch" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “rematch”
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After being beaten in pool by Melanie, John asked for a rematch.
Hear it in context: “rematch”
The English word “rematch” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈriːˌmætʃ (phonetic respelling: REE-mach). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (REE · mach), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (REE). Grammatically, “rematch” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say rematch in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “rematch”
- A repeated contest staged between the same opponents or teams which played a previous contest.
- A reunion of a former couple into a new relationship.
- To bring opponents together for such a contest.
- To stage such a contest.
Example Sentences (2)
- “After being beaten in pool by Melanie, John asked for a rematch.”
- “The general requisites for remarriage are simply an evaluation of past failures and good, sincere intentions for the rematch.”
Pronounce: “rematch”
- Pronunciation:
- REE-mach
- Syllables:
- REE · mach
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · match
- Primary stress:
- REE
- IPA:
- ˈriːˌmætʃ
- Hear it in context
- rematch
Words that Rhyme with “rematch”
-iˌmætʃWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"rematch" (⁄ˈriːˌmætʃ⁄) 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, "rematch" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about rematch
How do you pronounce “rematch”?
“rematch” is pronounced ⁄ˈriːˌmætʃ⁄ (REE-mach). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “rematch”?
“rematch” has 2 syllables: REE · mach.
Where is the stress in “rematch”?
The primary stress in “rematch” is on “REE”.
What does “rematch” mean?
A repeated contest staged between the same opponents or teams which played a previous contest.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “rematch”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).