How to pronounce mastless
Say it like MAST-lus. Mastless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAST).
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US American/ˈmæstləs/MAST-lus
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- MAST
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mastless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mastless mean?
adjective
- Without a mast.“a mastless ship”
- Bearing no mast (fruit of a tree).“a mastless oak or beech”
Where does mastless come from?
From mast (“tall, slim post or tower”) + -less.
Questions about saying mastless
How do you pronounce mastless?
Say MAST-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæstləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mastless?
Mastless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAST). Broken into parts: MAST · lus.