# mat, matte

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /mæt/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### mat
*/mæt/*
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.

### matte
*/mæt/*
A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/mat