How to pronounce masses
Say it like MAS-uz. Masses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masses 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of masses
American and British speakers say masses in essentially the same way: /ˈmæsəz/ in the US and /ˈmæsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAS-iz.
What does masses mean?
- the common people generally“separate the warriors from the mass”“power to the people”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with masses
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of masses.
Questions about saying masses
How do you pronounce masses?
Say MAS-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsəz/. In British English it is /ˈmæsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masses?
Masses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say masses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæsəz/ and the British form is /ˈmæsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.