How to Pronounce Massage

"Massage" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /məˈsɑʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/məˈsɑʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈæsɑːʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “massage

"massage" has 2 syllables: massage.

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.
  2. The action of rubbing or kneading anything.

verb

  1. To rub and knead (someone's body or body part), to perform a massage on (somebody).
  2. To rub or knead anything.

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How do you pronounce "massage"?

"Massage" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /məˈsɑʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "massage"?

"Massage" has 2 syllables.

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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