how to pronounce mattress
/ˈmætɹəs/
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mattress is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of mattress in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… size mattress for under 500 …”
meanings of mattress
noun:
- A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.
- A form of retaining wall used to support foundations or an embankment.
verb:
- To cover with a thick layer, like a mattress; to blanket.
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