How to pronounce mascaron
Say it like MAS-kuh-rahn. Mascaron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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US American/ˈmæskəˌrɑn/MAS-kuh-rahn
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- MAS
- kuh
- rahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mascaron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does mascaron mean?
noun
- A carved, ornamental face, either human-like or grotesque, whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.
Where does mascaron come from?
From French mascaron, from Italian mascherone.
Questions about saying mascaron
How do you pronounce mascaron?
Say MAS-kuh-rahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæskəˌrɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mascaron?
Mascaron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · kuh · rahn.