How to Pronounce Massage

To pronounce "massage", say MASS-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈsɑʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/məˈsɑʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈæsɑːʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “massage”

"massage" has 3 syllables: mass-ag-e. It rhymes with mirage and barrage, if that helps it stick.

What does massage mean?

noun

  1. The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

    “Having a massage can have many beneficial effects.”

verb

  1. To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).
  2. To manipulate (data, a document etc.) to make it more presentable or more convenient to work with.

Words that rhyme with massage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

miragebarrageentouragesabotagearbitragecorsagecamouflagemontagegaragecollagerajdressage

Related words

kneadmasseuraromatherapyrubrubbingmasssalonmanipulate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "massage"?▾

"Massage" has 3 syllables: mass · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "massage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "massage" is /məˈsɑʒ/.

What does "massage" mean?▾

Massage: The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

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