How to pronounce mascot
Say it like MAS-kut. Mascot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mascot 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.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mascot
American and British speakers say mascot in essentially the same way: /ˈmæskət/ in the US and /ˈmæˌskɒt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAS-kot.
What does mascot mean?
- a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure
Where does mascot come from?
Borrowed from French mascotte, from Occitan mascòta (“sortilege”), feminine diminutive of masca (“witch”), from Old Occitan masca, from Medieval Latin masca (“specter, nightmare”).
Words that rhyme with mascot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mascot.
Questions about saying mascot
How do you pronounce mascot?
Say MAS-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæskət/. In British English it is /ˈmæˌskɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mascot?
Mascot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say mascot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæskət/ and the British form is /ˈmæˌskɒt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.