Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

matchmaker

/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.79 in modern English

Syllables
match-mak-er
IPA
/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/
23
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.

noun

Someone who arranges professional boxing matches.

noun

Someone who makes matchsticks.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From match + maker.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/

Inflected Forms

matchmakers (plural) match-maker (alternative)

Phrases

play Cupid

Frequently Paired Words

matchmake matchmaking rematchmaker play Cupid

Synonyms

shadchen matcher marriage broker

Antonyms

matchbreaker

Questions

How do you pronounce matchmaker?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/.
What does matchmaker mean?
Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.
Where does matchmaker come from?
From match + maker.

How to pronounce matchmaker

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