How to pronounce mason
Say it like MAY-sun. Mason has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mason pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mason
American and British speakers say mason in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪsən/ in the US and /ˈmeɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-sun.
What does mason mean?
- American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
- English film actor (1909-1984)
- English writer (1865-1948)
Where does mason come from?
From Middle English masoun, machun, from Anglo-Norman machun, masson, Old French maçon, from Late Latin maciō (“carpenter, bricklayer”).
Words that rhyme with mason
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mason.
Questions about saying mason
How do you pronounce mason?
Say MAY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mason?
Mason has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say mason the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.