How to pronounce massage
Say it like muh-SAHZH. Massage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHZH).
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- muh
- SAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Massage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of massage
American and British speakers say massage in essentially the same way: /məˈsɑʒ/ in the US and /məˈsɑːʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SAHZH.
What does massage mean?
- manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes“She rubbed down her child with a sponge”
- give a massage to“She massaged his sore back”
- kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
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Words that rhyme with massage
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Questions about saying massage
How do you pronounce massage?
Say muh-SAHZH. The American pronunciation is /məˈsɑʒ/. In British English it is /məˈsɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in massage?
Massage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHZH). Broken into parts: muh · SAHZH.
Do Americans and Brits say massage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈsɑʒ/ and the British form is /məˈsɑːʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.