How to Pronounce Masculinity

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “masculinity”

"masculinity" has 4 syllables: masc-ul-in-ity. It rhymes with affinity and divinity, if that helps it stick.

What does masculinity mean?

noun

  1. The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

Antonyms

feminilityfemininenesswomanlikeness

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Words that rhyme with masculinity

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affinitydivinityvicinityinfinityvirginityfemininityalkalinitysalinity

Related words

malenessmanlinessmanhoodvirilitymalefeminityfemininitysex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "masculinity"?▾

"Masculinity" has 4 syllables: masc · ul · in · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "masculinity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "masculinity" is /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/.

What does "masculinity" mean?▾

Masculinity: The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

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