How to Pronounce Massed

To pronounce "massed", say MASS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /mæst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/mæst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “massed”

"massed" has 2 syllables: mass-ed. It rhymes with aghast and steadfast, if that helps it stick.

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

What does massed mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To celebrate mass.

Words that rhyme with massed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aghaststeadfastcastdowncastvastovercastblastcontrastfastoutcasticonoclastghast

Related words

accumulatedamassedassembledcollectedconcentratedcongregatecrowdeddeployed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "massed"?▾

"Massed" has 2 syllables: mass · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "massed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "massed" is /mæst/.

What does "massed" mean?▾

Massed: To form or collect into a mass; to form into a collective body; to bring together into masses; to assemble.

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