How to pronounce masala
Say it like muh-SAH-luh. Masala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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US American/məˈsɑlə/muh-SAH-luh
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- muh
- SAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does masala mean?
noun
- Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.
- Any dish prepared with such spices.“We ordered two lamb bhunas and a masala.”
- Any powder of ground ingredients, not necessarily used in cuisine.
Words that rhyme with masala
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Questions about saying masala
How do you pronounce masala?
Say muh-SAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /məˈsɑlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masala?
Masala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: muh · SAH · luh.