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.

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