How to pronounce mathematics

mathematics

/mæθəˈmætɪks/

4 syllables, stress on the third

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th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/θ/as in think	Tongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce mathematics?

Mathematics is pronounced /mæθəˈmætɪks/ in American English.

How many syllables are in mathematics?

Mathematics has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in mathematics?

The third syllable: /mæθəˈmætɪks/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in mathematics?

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.