How to pronounce masonite
Say it like MAS-uh-nyte. Masonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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US American/ˈmæsəˌnaɪt/MAS-uh-nyte
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- MAS
- uh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masonite 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does masonite mean?
noun
- A type of hardboard formed using wooden chips and blasting them into long fibers with steam and then forming them into boards.
Where does masonite come from?
From Mason + -ite, after William H.
Questions about saying masonite
How do you pronounce masonite?
Say MAS-uh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masonite?
Masonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · uh · nyte.