masterpiece

/ˈmæs.tər.piːs/

Syllables mas·ter·piece

Stress MAS-ter-piece

Phonics Breakdown

mas

/mæs/

short a

ter

/tər/

er schwa

piece

/piːs/

long e

Meaning

a work of outstanding artistry or skill

Sound Reference

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mas=/mæs/(mass) + ter=/tər/(teacher) + piece=/piːs/(piece)

Example

The painting is considered a true masterpiece.