How to Pronounce Master

To pronounce "master", say MAST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmastə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmastə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “master”

"master" has 2 syllables: mast-er. It rhymes with disaster and aster, if that helps it stick.

What does master mean?

noun

  1. Someone who has control over something or someone.
  2. The owner of an animal or slave.

verb

  1. To be a master.
  2. To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.

adjective

  1. Masterful.

    “a master performance”

  2. Main, principal or predominant.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with master

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disasterasteralabasterplasterpastorcastercastorquartermasterheadmasterburgomasterpostmasterschoolmaster

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "master"?▾

"Master" has 2 syllables: mast · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "master"?▾

The IPA transcription of "master" is /ˈmastə/.

What does "master" mean?▾

Master: Someone who has control over something or someone.

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