How to pronounce masseuse
Say it like muh-SOOS. Masseuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOS).
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- muh
- SOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masseuse 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.
- SOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of masseuse
American and British speakers say masseuse in essentially the same way: /məˈsus/ in the US and /mæˈsɜːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ma-SURZ.
What does masseuse mean?
- A woman who performs massage; a female masseur.
Where does masseuse come from?
Borrowed from French masseuse, feminine of masseur.
Words that rhyme with masseuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of masseuse.
Questions about saying masseuse
How do you pronounce masseuse?
Say muh-SOOS. The American pronunciation is /məˈsus/. In British English it is /mæˈsɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masseuse?
Masseuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOS). Broken into parts: muh · SOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say masseuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈsus/ and the British form is /mæˈsɜːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.