How to pronounce masking
Say it like MAS-king. Masking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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US American/ˈmæskɪŋ/MAS-king
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- MAS
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does masking mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of mask How to pronounce mask
- The act by which something is masked; the act of masking, of concealing or disguising.
- An entertainment at which the guests conceal their faces with masks.
- The practice of wearing safety masks, such as face masks.
Where does masking come from?
By surface analysis, mask + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying masking
How do you pronounce masking?
Say MAS-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæskɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masking?
Masking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · king.