How to pronounce masseter
Say it like muh-SEE-ter. Masseter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- muh
- SEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masseter 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of masseter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ma-SEE-tuh.
What does masseter mean?
- The large muscle which runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw on each side, raises the lower jaw, and assists in mastication.
Where does masseter come from?
Borrowed from New Latin massētēr.
Words that rhyme with masseter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of masseter.
Questions about saying masseter
How do you pronounce masseter?
Say muh-SEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /məˈsitɚ/. In British English it is /mæˈsiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masseter?
Masseter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: muh · SEE · ter.
Is masseter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mæˈsiːtə/ (ma-SEE-tuh).