How to pronounce mastication
Say it like ma-stih-KAY-shun. Mastication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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US American/mæstɪˈkeɪʃən/ma-stih-KAY-shun
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- ma
- stih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mastication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- maKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mastication mean?
noun
- The process of chewing.
- The process of crushing as though chewed.
Where does mastication come from?
From Late Latin masticātiō, equivalent to masticate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with mastication
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Questions about saying mastication
How do you pronounce mastication?
Say ma-stih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mæstɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mastication?
Mastication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ma · stih · KAY · shun.