How to pronounce masks
Say it like MASKS. Masks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/mæsks/MASKS
UK British/mɑːsks/MAHSKS
- MASKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of masks
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAHSKS.
What does masks mean?
noun
- plural of mask How to pronounce mask
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mask How to pronounce mask
Questions about saying masks
How do you pronounce masks?
Say MASKS. The American pronunciation is /mæsks/. In British English it is /mɑːsks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masks?
Masks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MASKS.
Is masks 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 /mɑːsks/ (MAHSKS).