How to Pronounce "mature"

word

US

/məˈtʃʊɹ/

muh-CHOOR

UK

/mətʃˈɔː/

muh-CHAW

Definition

Mature describes someone or something that is fully grown, fully developed, or able to behave in a calm and responsible way. It can refer to age, emotional behavior, or something that has reached an advanced stage of development.

IPA Transcription

American English

/məˈtʃʊɹ/

British English

/mətʃˈɔː/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

muh-CHOOR

UK

muh-CHAW

Listen in Context

She is very mature for her age.

These tomatoes are mature now.

We need a mature plan.

He handled the argument in a really mature way.