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How to pronounce mastery

mastery
/ˈmæstəri/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Mastery, sound by sound

/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce mastery?

Mastery is pronounced /ˈmæstəri/ in American English.

How many syllables are in mastery?

Mastery has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in mastery?

The first syllable: /ˈmæstəri/.

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