How to pronounce masthead
Say it like MAST-hed. Masthead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAST).
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US American/ˈmæstˌhɛd/MAST-hed
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- MAST
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masthead 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does masthead mean?
noun
- The top of a mast.
- The list of a newspaper's or another periodical's main staff, contributing writers, publisher, circulation, advertising rates etc.
- The title (normally in a large and distinctive font, and at the top of the front page) of a newspaper or another periodical.
- To send to the masthead as a punishment.
- To furnish (a newspaper) with a masthead.
Where does masthead come from?
From mast + head.
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Questions about saying masthead
How do you pronounce masthead?
Say MAST-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæstˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masthead?
Masthead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAST). Broken into parts: MAST · hed.