match racing

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What does match racing mean?

A type of sport sail yachting event where two sailboats race against one-another, head-to-head, on the same course, at the same time. (The America's Cup, the most famous sport yachting event, is of this type.)

Where does match racing come from?

From match + racing.

How to pronounce match racing

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “match racing” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.