How to Pronounce Masculine

To pronounce "masculine", say MASC-ul-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmæskjələn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmæskjələn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “masculine”

"masculine" has 4 syllables: masc-ul-in-e.

What does masculine mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) The masculine gender.
  2. (grammar) A word of the masculine gender.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the male gender; manly.
  2. Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.

Synonyms

malemanlyvirile

Antonyms

effeminateemasculatedepiceneunmanlyfemalewomanly

Related words

manlikemanfulvirilemannishmachomanlymalebutch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "masculine"?▾

"Masculine" has 4 syllables: masc · ul · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "masculine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "masculine" is /ˈmæskjələn/.

What does "masculine" mean?▾

Masculine: (grammar) The masculine gender.

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