To pronounce "masterbating", say MAST-erb-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAST-erb-at-ing
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"masterbating" has 4 syllables: mast-erb-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: masturbating — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Masterbating" has 4 syllables: mast · erb · at · ing.
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