How to pronounce mascara
Say it like ma-SKER-uh. Mascara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKER).
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- ma
- SKER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mascara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- maKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SKERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mascara
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: muh-SKAH-ruh.
What does mascara mean?
- A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.“apply mascara”
- To apply mascara to the eyelashes
Where does mascara come from?
From Italian maschera (“mask”).
Words that rhyme with mascara
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mascara.
Questions about saying mascara
How do you pronounce mascara?
Say ma-SKER-uh. The American pronunciation is /mæˈskɛrə/. In British English it is /məˈskɑːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mascara?
Mascara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKER). Broken into parts: ma · SKER · uh.
Is mascara pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /məˈskɑːrə/ (muh-SKAH-ruh).