How to Pronounce Mass

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

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Letters

/mæs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mass”

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

Sounds exactly like: masse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mass mean?

noun

  1. (physical) Matter, material.
  2. A large quantity; a sum.

verb

  1. To form or collect into a mass; to form into a collective body; to bring together into masses; to assemble.
  2. To have a certain mass.

    “I mass 70 kilograms.”

adjective

  1. Involving a mass of things; concerning a large quantity or number.

    “There is evidence of mass extinctions in the distant past.”

  2. Involving a mass of people; of, for, or by the masses.

    “Mass unemployment resulted from the financial collapse.”

Synonyms

weigh

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Words that rhyme with mass

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

asspassimpassebrasscrassmorassjackassclasssurpassalaslastharass

Related words

aggregateaggregativecollectivemultitudedealpeoplepilelot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mass"?▾

"Mass" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mass" is /mæs/.

What does "mass" mean?▾

Mass: (physical) Matter, material.

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