How to pronounce unmask
Say it like un-MASK. Unmask has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MASK).
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- un
- MASK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmask pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- MASKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of unmask
American and British speakers say unmask in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈmæsk/ in the US and /ʌnˈmæsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-MASK.
What does unmask mean?
- To remove a mask from someone.
- To expose, or reveal the true character of someone.
- To remove one's mask.
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Words that rhyme with unmask
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unmask.
Questions about saying unmask
How do you pronounce unmask?
Say un-MASK. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈmæsk/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmæsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmask?
Unmask has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MASK). Broken into parts: un · MASK.
Do Americans and Brits say unmask the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈmæsk/ and the British form is /ʌnˈmæsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.