How to pronounce "master race" in English
ma·ster·race
Hear native speakers say master race in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “master race”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ma
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ster
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
race
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "master race" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“nazis claimed to be a master race in the second world war today we have known whites as neighbors of”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Garvey had much to say: "We have outgrown slavery, he said, "but our minds are still enslaved to the thinking of the master race.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“he was supposed to be the supreme leader of a master race a paragon of physical and mental health to lead Germany to a glorious”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“The the the Aryan like white supremacist like master race guy, and, you know, he's there and he's like, "You”— Boy BoyWatch clip
“We're gonna spread the Aryan northern master race throughout Europe and into the traditional Slavic areas.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“"Dark Knight Master Race" as the last one is particularly poignant right now.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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nazis claimed to be a master race in the second world war today we have known whites as neighbors of
Hear it in context: “master race”
23 clipsThe English word “master race”. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ma · ster · race). SayItVid indexes 23 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “master race” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses, Smithsonian Channel.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:01
“colonies and apartheid in south africa nazis claimed to be a master race in the second world war today we have known whites as neighbors of in the second world war”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @34:02
“don't fight for them. Speaking about racial pride, Garvey had much to say: "We have outgrown slavery, he said, "but our minds are still enslaved to the thinking of the master race. Now take those kinks he said, "but our minds are still enslaved to the”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #3 · @0:00
“he was supposed to be the supreme leader of a master race a paragon of physical and mental health to lead Germany to a glorious race a paragon of physical and mental health to lead Germany to a glorious”
- 🇺🇸 USBoy BoyClip #4 · @26:02
“is. Like, just imagine Hitler, right? The the the Aryan like white supremacist like master race guy, and, you know, he's there and he's like, "You like master race guy, and, you”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @14:56
“but we're also gonna spread our peoples. We're gonna spread the Aryan northern master race throughout Europe and into the traditional Slavic areas. throughout Europe and into the traditional Slavic areas.”
Pronounce: “master race”
- Syllables:
- ma · ster · race
- Hear it in context
- master race
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"master race" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "master race" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about master race
How many syllables are in “master race”?
“master race” has 3 syllables: ma · ster · race.
How can I hear “master race” used in real sentences?
This page has 23 real-world video examples of “master race” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “master race”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).