How to pronounce mash
Say it like MASH. Mash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mash
American and British speakers say mash in essentially the same way: /mæʃ/ in the US and /mæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MASH.
What does mash mean?
- to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition“crush an aluminum can”“squeeze a lemon”
- reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading“grind the spices in a mortar”“mash the garlic”
- a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing
- mixture of ground animal feeds
Where does mash come from?
From Middle English mash, from Old English mǣsċ, māsċ, māx, from Proto-Germanic *maiskaz, *maiskō (“mixture, mash”), from Proto-Indo-European *meyǵ-, *meyḱ- (“to mix”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with mash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mash.
Questions about saying mash
How do you pronounce mash?
Say MASH. The American pronunciation is /mæʃ/. In British English it is /mæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mash?
Mash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MASH.
Do Americans and Brits say mash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæʃ/ and the British form is /mæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.