How to Pronounce Mask

To pronounce "mask", say MASK — one syllable, IPA /mæsk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mæsk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mask”

"mask" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with task and bask, if that helps it stick.

What does mask mean?

noun

  1. A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.

    “a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask”

  2. That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.

verb

  1. To cover (the face or something else), in order to conceal the identity or protect against injury; to cover with a mask or visor.
  2. To disguise; to cover; to hide.

Synonyms

mascaronvizard

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Words that rhyme with mask

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

taskbaskaskcaskmasqueflaskbasquemultitaskunmasklaskpasch

Related words

cloakmasquerademasquedissemblevizardhoodshieldsock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mask"?▾

"Mask" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mask"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mask" is /mæsk/.

What does "mask" mean?▾

Mask: A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.

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