How to pronounce mastery
Say it like MAS-tuh-ree. Mastery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmæstəri/MAS-tuh-ree
UK British/ˈmɑːstəri/MAH-stuh-ree
- MAS
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mastery 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mastery
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAH-stuh-ree.
What does mastery mean?
noun
- The position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.
- Superiority in war or competition; victory; triumph; preeminence.
- The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.
Where does mastery come from?
From Middle English maistery, maistrie, mastere, mastry, from Old French maistrie, equivalent to master + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mastery
How do you pronounce mastery?
Say MAS-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæstəri/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːstəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mastery?
Mastery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · tuh · ree.
Is mastery 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 /ˈmɑːstəri/ (MAH-stuh-ree).