How to pronounce “masa”
Hear how “masa (corn dough)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | corn dough |
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| Syllables | ma · sa (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: MA. |
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| IPA | /ˈma.sa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say MAH-sah with the "ah" of father, not "MASS-uh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La masa se hace con maíz cocido.Masa is made from cooked corn.
Compré dos kilos de masa.I bought two kilos of masa.
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