"Mattulla" is a Malayalam word that is spelled in the Latin alphabet as /mɑtːullɑ/. The first syllable "mat-" is pronounced with a long "a" sound followed by a retroflex "t" sound. The second syllable "-tu" is pronounced with a long "u" sound and a dental plosive "t" sound. The final syllable "-lla" is pronounced with a geminate "l" sound and a short "a" sound. The word "mattulla" in Malayalam language can mean "big brother" or "older sibling".
In bot., the fibrous matter covering the petioles of palms.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.