How to Pronounce "matador"
word
ˈmætəˌdɔɹ
MAT-uh-dor
mˈætɐdˌɔː
MAT-uh-daw
Definition
A matador is the main bullfighter in a bullfight, the person who performs the final moves to kill the bull.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmætəˌdɔɹ
British English
mˈætɐdˌɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAT-uh-dor
UK
MAT-uh-daw
Listen in Context
The matador wears a special suit during the bullfight.
The audience cheered as the matador faced the bull.
The matador ended the bullfight with a quick move.
He trained for years to become a famous matador in Spain.