mass

How to Split "mass" into Syllables

The word mass is divided into 1 syllables: mass. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mass — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of mass:

• IPA: /mæs/

📖 Definitions

1. mass (countable and uncountable, plural masses)
2. A quantity of matter cohering so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size.

📚 Word Origin & History

In late Middle English (circa 1400) as masse in the sense of "lump, quantity of matter", from Anglo-Norman masse, in Old French attested from the 11th century, via late Latin massa (“lump, dough”), from Ancient Greek μᾶζα (mâza, “barley-cake, lump (of dough)”). The Greek noun may be derived from the verb μάσσω (mássō, “to knead”), ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European *maǵ- (“to oil, knead”), although this is uncertain. Doublet of masa. The sense of "a large number...

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Understanding how to break down mass into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare mass with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
mass	1	mass
mousy	2	mou-sy
mannish	2	man-nish
mini's	2	mi-ni's
mesozoic	3	me-so-zoic

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to mass:

mas, masc, MASH, mask, mast, Masai, maser, mason.