How to Pronounce "mattered"
word
/ˈmætɝd/
MA-durd
/mˈætəd/
MA-tuhd
Definition
To be important or have significance. "Mattered" is the past tense, so it means was important at that time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmætɝd/
British English
/mˈætəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MA-durd
UK
MA-tuhd
Listen in Context
It mattered to her that you came to the party.
What you said really mattered to me.
Nothing else mattered after the news.
He acted like it never mattered how late he was.