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mattel

/ˌməˈtɛl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.87 in modern English

Syllables
mat-tel
IPA
/ˌməˈtɛl/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An American toy and entertainment company founded in 1945.

Uncountable

Etymology

Portmanteau word, blend of the names of founders Harold Matson and Elliot Handler.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌməˈtɛl/

Usage

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce mattel?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌməˈtɛl/.
What does mattel mean?
An American toy and entertainment company founded in 1945.
Where does mattel come from?
Portmanteau word, blend of the names of founders Harold Matson and Elliot Handler.

How to pronounce mattel

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