safety match meaning

UK /ˈseɪfti mætʃ/ US /ˈseɪfti mætʃ/ 3 syllables

safety match (noun): a paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface.

Definition of safety match

  1. a paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface

    Synonyms: book matches

    Type of: match

How to pronounce safety match

safety match is pronounced /ˈseɪfti mætʃ/ in British English and /ˈseɪfti mætʃ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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