Phonetic Breakdown of "mascot"
Learn how to break down "mascot" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
mas-cot
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈmæsˌkɒt/
/ˈmæsˌkɑːt/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
M AE1 S K AH0 T
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
Pronunciation Tips:
- Stress the first syllable
- Pay attention to vowel sounds
- Practice each syllable separately
Spelling Benefits:
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Definition of "mascot"
Pronunciation: /ˈmæsˌkɒt/
Noun
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Something thought to bring good luckExample: "I keep this red stone as a lucky mascot and always put it on my desk in exams.,"
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Something, especially a person or animal, used to symbolize a sports team, company, organization or other groupExample: "Tommy the Tyke is the mascot of Barnsley FC."