How to Pronounce "material"
word
/məˈtɪɹiəɫ/
muh-TEER-ee-uhl
/mətˈiəɹɪəl/
muh-TEER-ee-uhl
Definition
Material is a substance or physical matter that something is made from, such as wood, metal, or plastic. It can also mean cloth used for making clothes, or information and content used for study, writing, or discussion.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˈtɪɹiəɫ/
British English
/mətˈiəɹɪəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-TEER-ee-uhl
UK
muh-TEER-ee-uhl
Listen in Context
This table is made of strong material.
I bought blue material to make a dress.
The teacher gave us the material for next week's class.
What kind of material is this jacket made from?