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How to Pronounce Matthew

Matthew (Matthew)

Male · Filipino

How to Pronounce Matthew

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in Filipino-speaking regions.

Matthew means "Gift of God"—a Filipino name with a rich history.

Matthew has 2 syllables: MATH-yoo.

Common spellings include Matthieu, Matei, Mat—all pronounced the same as Matthew.

Phonetic Spelling of Matthew

The phonetic spelling of Matthew is:

MATH-yoo

Matthew Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Matthew below.

Origin and Meaning of Matthew

Matthew is a Filipino name meaning "Gift of God". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Nigeria, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Philippines, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Hebrew Mattityahu

Common Mispronunciations of Matthew

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Filipino pronunciation emphasizes MATH-yoo
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Matthew should be pronounced with its original Filipino phonetics
  • "Matthieu" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Matthew
  • "Matei" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Matthew

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Matthew?
Matthew is pronounced MATH-yoo.
What is the correct pronunciation of Matthew?
The correct pronunciation of Matthew is MATH-yoo.
Is Matthew a Filipino name?
Yes, Matthew is a Filipino name meaning "Gift of God".
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