How to Pronounce "matinee"
word
ˈmætɪˌneɪ
MAT-ih-nay
ˈmætɪˌneɪ
MAT-ih-nay
Definition
A matinee is a movie, play, or performance that takes place in the afternoon, usually before the evening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmætɪˌneɪ
British English
ˈmætɪˌneɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAT-ih-nay
UK
MAT-ih-nay
Listen in Context
The matinee starts at 2 p.m.
She bought tickets for the matinee performance.
Children's movies are often shown as a matinee.
Let’s catch the matinee—tickets are way cheaper than at night.