How to pronounce masticate
Say it like MAS-tih-kayt. Masticate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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US American/ˈmæstɪkeɪt/MAS-tih-kayt
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- MAS
- tih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masticate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does masticate mean?
verb
- To chew (usually food).“The cow stood, quietly masticating its cud.”
- To grind or knead something into a pulp.
Where does masticate come from?
From Latin masticātus, perfect passive participle of masticō (“to chew”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying masticate
How do you pronounce masticate?
Say MAS-tih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masticate?
Masticate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · tih · kayt.