How to pronounce mast
Say it like MAST. Mast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/mæst/MAST
UK British/mɑːst/MAHST
- MAST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAHST.
What does mast mean?
noun
- a vertical spar for supporting sails
- nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground
- nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine
Words that rhyme with mast
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Questions about saying mast
How do you pronounce mast?
Say MAST. The American pronunciation is /mæst/. In British English it is /mɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mast?
Mast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAST.
Is mast 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 /mɑːst/ (MAHST).