snˈʌɡli fˈɪɾɪŋ dˈʌst mˈæsks dʒˈɛnɚɹəli pɹəvˈaɪd mˈoːɹ pɹətˈɛkʃən ðɐn lˈuːs klˈɔθ mˈæsks, bˌʌt lˈɛs pɹətˈɛkʃən ðɐn ɹᵻspˈɪɹeɪɾɚz.
Snugly fitting dust masks generally provide more protection than loose cloth masks, but less protection than respirators.