How to Pronounce Masturbates

To pronounce "masturbates", say MAST-urb-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

MAST-urb-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “masturbates”

"masturbates" has 4 syllables: mast-urb-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: masterbates — easy to mix up when writing.

What does masturbates mean?

verb

  1. To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation.

    “I find this difficult to masturbate to.”

  2. To stimulate someone else sexually without penetration of the penis.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with masturbates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "masturbates"?▾

"Masturbates" has 4 syllables: mast · urb · at · es.

What does "masturbates" mean?▾

Masturbates: To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation.

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