How to Pronounce Massacre

To pronounce "massacre", say MASS-acr-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “massacre”

"massacre" has 3 syllables: mass-acr-e.

What does massacre mean?

noun

  1. The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms.
  2. Murder.

verb

  1. To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)
  2. To win so decisively it is in the manner of so slaughtering one's opponent.

Synonyms

butcherydecimationslaughter

Related words

slaughterassassinationslayinggenocidebloodbathcullingcullslaughtering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "massacre"?▾

"Massacre" has 3 syllables: mass · acr · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "massacre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "massacre" is /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/.

What does "massacre" mean?▾

Massacre: The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms.

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