How to pronounce masonry
Say it like MAY-sun-ree. Masonry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- sun
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masonry 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of masonry
American and British speakers say masonry in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪsənri/ in the US and /ˈmeɪsənri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-sun-ree.
What does masonry mean?
- The art or occupation of a mason.“He studied masonry for five years.”
- The work or performance of a mason.“The masonry was exquisite.”
- That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like.“The masonry was cracked.”
Where does masonry come from?
From Middle English masonry, masonrie, partly from Old French maçonerie and partly from mason + -ry.
Questions about saying masonry
How do you pronounce masonry?
Say MAY-sun-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪsənri/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪsənri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masonry?
Masonry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · sun · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say masonry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪsənri/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪsənri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.