How to Pronounce “Matthew McConaughey”
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- American (US)
- /ˈmæθjuː məˈkɑːnəheɪ/
- British (UK)
- /ˈmæθjuː məˈkɒnəheɪ/
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Matthew McConaughey” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmæθjuː məˈkɑːnəheɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈmæθjuː məˈkɑːnəheɪ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce "Matthew McConaughey" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈmæθjuː məˈkɑːnəheɪ/. British English: /ˈmæθjuː məˈkɒnəheɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Matthew McConaughey"?
/ˈmæθjuː məˈkɑːnəheɪ/ in American English, /ˈmæθjuː məˈkɒnəheɪ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Matthew McConaughey"?
“Matthew McConaughey” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmæθjuː məˈkɑːnəheɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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