How to pronounce mastic
Say it like MAS-tik. Mastic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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US American/ˈmæstɪk/MAS-tik
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- MAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mastic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does mastic mean?
noun
- An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
- A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavoring.
- An alcoholic liquor flavored with this resin.
Words that rhyme with mastic
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Questions about saying mastic
How do you pronounce mastic?
Say MAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mastic?
Mastic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · tik.