How to Pronounce "mastermind"
word
/ˈmæstɝˌmaɪnd/
MAS-ter-mynd
/mˈɑːstəmˌaɪnd/
MAHST-uh-mynd
Definition
A person who plans and directs a difficult or complex project, often secretly. It can also be used as a verb to mean organizing or controlling something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmæstɝˌmaɪnd/
British English
/mˈɑːstəmˌaɪnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAS-ter-mynd
UK
MAHST-uh-mynd
Listen in Context
He was the mastermind behind the bank robbery.
She is the mastermind of this science project.
They masterminded the school's charity event.
Everyone knows Mark is the real mastermind pulling the strings.