How to Pronounce "match made in hell"
expression
ˈmætʃ/ /ˈmeɪd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɛɫ
MATCH MAYD in HEL
mˈætʃ/ /mˈeɪd/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈɛl
MATCH MAYD in HEL
Definition
A humorous or sarcastic expression describing two people or things that work very badly together, often causing problems for themselves or others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmætʃ/ /ˈmeɪd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɛɫ
British English
mˈætʃ/ /mˈeɪd/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MATCH MAYD in HEL
UK
MATCH MAYD in HEL
Listen in Context
Tom and Jerry are a match made in hell.
Their skills and personalities make them a match made in hell for this project.
Pineapple on pizza is a match made in hell for some people.
Those two working together? That’s a match made in hell if I’ve ever seen one.