How to pronounce amass
Say it like uh-MAS. Amass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAS).
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- uh
- MAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of amass
American and British speakers say amass in essentially the same way: /əˈmæs/ in the US and /əˈmæs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MAS.
What does amass mean?
- To collect into a mass or heap.
- to gather a great quantity of; to accumulate.“to amass a treasure or a fortune”
- To accumulate; to assemble.
Where does amass come from?
From Middle English *amassen (found only as Middle English massen (“to amass”)), from Anglo-Norman amasser, from Medieval Latin amassāre, from ad + massa (“lump, mass”).
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Words that rhyme with amass
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Questions about saying amass
How do you pronounce amass?
Say uh-MAS. The American pronunciation is /əˈmæs/. In British English it is /əˈmæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amass?
Amass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAS). Broken into parts: uh · MAS.
Do Americans and Brits say amass the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmæs/ and the British form is /əˈmæs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.