How to Pronounce Masts

To pronounce "masts", say MASTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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

What does masts mean?

noun

  1. A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, the sails on a ship, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments ,or communications equipment such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires.
  2. A non-judicial punishment ("NJP") disciplinary hearing under which a commanding officer studies and disposes of cases involving those under his command.

verb

  1. To supply and fit a mast to (a ship).

noun

  1. The fruit of forest-trees (beech, oak, chestnut, pecan, etc.), especially if having fallen from the tree, used as fodder for pigs and other animals.

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Words that rhyme with masts

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How many syllables are in "masts"?▾

"Masts" has one syllable.

What does "masts" mean?▾

Masts: A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, the sails on a ship, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments ,or communications equipment such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires.

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