How to Pronounce "gray matter"
expression
ˈɡɹeɪ/ /ˈmætɝ
GRAY MAT-er
ɡɹˈeɪ/ /mˈætɐ
GRAY MAT-uh
Definition
The tissue in the brain and spinal cord made up mostly of nerve cell bodies. Also used informally to mean intelligence or brainpower.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪ/ /ˈmætɝ
British English
ɡɹˈeɪ/ /mˈætɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAY MAT-er
UK
GRAY MAT-uh
Listen in Context
The human brain is full of gray matter.
Doctors study gray matter to learn about brain diseases.
You need to use your gray matter to solve this puzzle.
After a long day, my gray matter feels exhausted.