About "mask"
How to Split "mask" into Syllables
The word mask is divided into 1 syllables: mask. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- mask — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of mask:
- IPA: /mɑːsk/
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📖 Definitions
- A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
- a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French masque (“a covering to hide or protect the face”), from Italian maschera (“mask, disguise”), from (a byform of, see it for more) Medieval Latin masca, mascha, a borrowing of Proto-West Germanic *maskā from which English mesh is regularly inherited. Replaced Old English grīma (“mask”), whence grime, and displaced non-native Middle English viser (“visor, mask”) borrowed from Old French viser, visier. Compare also Hebrew מַסֵּכָה (masseiḥa). F...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare mask with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| mask | 1 | mask |
| mucosa | 3 | mu-co-sa |
| mace | 2 | ma-ce |
| Mex | 1 | mex |
| Mack | 1 | mack |
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