English pronunciation
How to pronounce “master”
Phonetic spelling
MAS-tur
IPA /ˈmæstɝ/
Syllable stress
mas·tur
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “master”?
m a s t e r
“master” is spelled M-A-S-T-E-R. It is pronounced MAS-tur, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
He wants to master the piano before the recital.
She earned her master's degree in history.