How to pronounce masque
Say it like MASK. Masque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MASK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of masque
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAHSK.
What does masque mean?
- Words and music written for a masque.
- A masquerade.
- A facial mask.“mud masque; clay masque”
Where does masque come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French masque.
Words that rhyme with masque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of masque.
Words that sound like masque
Questions about saying masque
How do you pronounce masque?
Say MASK. The American pronunciation is /mæsk/. In British English it is /mɑːsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masque?
Masque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MASK.
Is masque 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 /mɑːsk/ (MAHSK).
What words sound the same as masque?
Masque sounds the same as mask in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.