To pronounce "masturbate", say MAST-urb-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAST-urb-at-e
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"masturbate" has 4 syllables: mast-urb-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: masterbate — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Masturbate" has 4 syllables: mast · urb · at · e.
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