How to pronounce masters
Say it like MAS-terz. Masters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of masters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAH-stuz.
What does masters mean?
- plural of master How to pronounce master
- third-person singular simple present indicative of master How to pronounce master
- Of or pertaining to a league or competition limited to players above a certain age or level of experience.“masters meet”
Words that sound like masters
- master's
Questions about saying masters
How do you pronounce masters?
Say MAS-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masters?
Masters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · terz.
Is masters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːstəz/ (MAH-stuz).
What words sound the same as masters?
Masters sounds the same as master's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.