How to pronounce masked
Say it like MASKT. Masked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/mæskt/MASKT
UK British/mɑːskt/MAHSKT
- MASKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of masked
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAHSKT.
What does masked mean?
adjective
- having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading“hidden agenda”“masked threat”
- having markings suggestive of a mask“the masked face of a raccoon”
Where does masked come from?
From mask + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying masked
How do you pronounce masked?
Say MASKT. The American pronunciation is /mæskt/. In British English it is /mɑːskt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masked?
Masked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MASKT.
Is masked 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 /mɑːskt/ (MAHSKT).