How to Pronounce Masquerade

To pronounce "masquerade", say MASQ-uer-ad-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “masquerade”

"masquerade" has 4 syllables: masq-uer-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does masquerade mean?

noun

  1. An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

    “I was invited to the masquerade party at their home.”

  2. The act of wearing a mask or dressing up in a costume for, or as if for, a masquerade ball.

verb

  1. To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise.

    “I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?”

  2. To pass off as a different person or a person with qualities that one does not possess; also, to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.

    “He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out.”

Synonyms

masque

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Words that rhyme with masquerade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

masquemaskposefarcecombinationcover-upparodysham

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "masquerade"?▾

"Masquerade" has 4 syllables: masq · uer · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "masquerade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "masquerade" is /ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/.

What does "masquerade" mean?▾

Masquerade: An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

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