How to pronounce masa
Say it like MAH-sah. Masa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑsɑ/MAH-sah
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- MAH
- sah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does masa mean?
noun
- A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting.
- Maize dough made from freshly prepared hominy, used for making tortillas, tamales, etc.
Questions about saying masa
How do you pronounce masa?
Say MAH-sah. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑsɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masa?
Masa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · sah.