how to pronounce mask

/ˈmæsk/

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mask is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of mask in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… a vaccine or a mask mask i mean that's …”

meaning of mask

A mask is a piece of cloth that covers the face and is worn for protection, disguise, or ritual purposes.

mask frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word mask occurs in english on average 18.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.