Mastel is a word that may be unfamiliar to many people. Its spelling and pronunciation are unique due to its origin from Yiddish. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /mɑːstəl/ with emphasis on the first syllable. The 'a' sound in the first syllable is pronounced as in the word 'car', while the second syllable is pronounced with a neutral vowel sound. Mastel refers to a Jewish delicacy consisting of a special bread roll often topped with seeds or spices.