Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

matchbox

/mˈætʃbˌɑks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.67 in modern English

Syllables
match-box
IPA
/mˈætʃbˌɑks/
24
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small box, usually a small cardboard box, in which matches are kept.

noun

Any small, die-cast toy car, usually a collectible.

Etymology

From match + box.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

matchboxes (plural)

Phrases

matchbox bean matchbox house matchbox label matchbox sign matchbox skirt

Frequently Paired Words

matchhead matchstick matchbook matchcover

Questions

How do you pronounce matchbox?
The recorded pronunciation is /mˈætʃbˌɑks/.
What does matchbox mean?
A small box, usually a small cardboard box, in which matches are kept.
Where does matchbox come from?
From match + box.

How to pronounce matchbox

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “matchbox”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/mˈætʃbˌɑks/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “matchbox” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.