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mass
Definition:
(nou) the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field (nou) a large number or amount or extent (nou) an ill-structured collection of similar things (objects or people) (nou) the celebration of the Eucharist (nou) a body of matter without definite shape (nou) the common people generally (nou) the property of something that is great in magnitude (nou) a musical setting for a Mass (nou) a sequence of prayers constituting the Christian Eucharistic rite
Phonetic Transcription:
mæs
Examples:
The reaction mass is the mass of the universe.
If the mass is equal to the mass of the wormhole that evaporates.
The astronomical unit of mass is the solar mass.
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Common mistakes of mass pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "mass" with a long "a" sound, like in "face." The correct pronunciation is /mæs/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, as in "cat."
- Incorrect stress placement: Many tend to stress the second syllable or pronounce it as two syllables, saying "ma-ss." However, "mass" is a single syllable word, pronounced /mæs/. Tip: Emphasize the single syllable when practicing.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "mass" with "moss" or "mask," leading to mispronunciation. "Mass" is pronounced /mæs/, while "moss" is /mɔs/ and "mask" is /mæsk/. Tip: Practice distinguishing these words by repeating them in pairs.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sound: Some may pronounce "mass" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like "masss." The correct pronunciation is /mæs/, with a soft "s." Tip: Keep the "s" sound light and natural.
- Neglecting to articulate clearly: Learners sometimes mumble the word, leading to unclear pronunciation. "Mass" should be pronounced clearly as /mæs/. Tip: Speak slowly and clearly, ensuring each sound is distinct.