How to pronounce masculinity
Say it like mas-kyuh-LIN-uh-tee. Masculinity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN).
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US American/ˌmæskjəˈlɪnəti/mas-kyuh-LIN-uh-tee
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- mas
- kyuh
- LIN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masculinity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does masculinity mean?
noun
- The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.“Over time, society's ideas of masculinity has greatly broadened.”
Where does masculinity come from?
From French masculinité, from Old French, equivalent to masculine + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with masculinity
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Questions about saying masculinity
How do you pronounce masculinity?
Say mas-kyuh-LIN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masculinity?
Masculinity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN). Broken into parts: mas · kyuh · LIN · uh · tee.