How to pronounce mizzenmast
Say it like MIZ-un-mast. Mizzenmast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ).
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- MIZ
- un
- mast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mizzenmast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mizzenmast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MIZ-un-mahst.
What does mizzenmast mean?
- The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
- The third-foremost mast on a ship having more than three masts.
- The second mast of a ship having two masts where the second one is shorter, such as a ketch or yawl.
Where does mizzenmast come from?
From mizzen + mast.
Questions about saying mizzenmast
How do you pronounce mizzenmast?
Say MIZ-un-mast. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪzənˌmæst/. In British English it is /ˈmɪzənˌmɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mizzenmast?
Mizzenmast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ). Broken into parts: MIZ · un · mast.
Is mizzenmast 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 /ˈmɪzənˌmɑːst/ (MIZ-un-mahst).