To pronounce "masticate", say MAST-ic-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
masticate
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/ˈmæstɪkeɪt/
IPA
"masticate" has 4 syllables: mast-ic-at-e. It rhymes with masticot, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The cow stood, quietly masticating its cud.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Masticate" has 4 syllables: mast · ic · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "masticate" is /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/.
Masticate: To chew (food).
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