How to pronounce massif
Say it like MAS-if. Massif has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- if
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Massif 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.
- ifKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of massif
American and British speakers say massif in essentially the same way: /ˈmæsɪf/ in the US and /ˈmæsiːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAS-eef.
Other ways to say massif
Massif also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ma-SEEF /mæˈsif/
What does massif mean?
- A principal mountain mass.
- A block of the earth's crust bounded by faults or flexures and displaced as a unit without internal change; normally consists of gneisses and schists.
Questions about saying massif
How do you pronounce massif?
Say MAS-if. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsɪf/. In British English it is /ˈmæsiːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in massif?
Massif has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · if.
Do Americans and Brits say massif the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæsɪf/ and the British form is /ˈmæsiːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.