Massage pronunciation
Massage has 2 syllables. The stress is on the second syllable, "sahzh". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Massage syllables
Massage has 2 syllables: muh-SAHZH.
- muhmə
- SAHZHsɑʒ
Muh-SAHZH, two syllables, stress on the second, with the soft "zh" of "measure". British English often stresses the first syllable, MAS-ahzh, and either is fine — the "zh" is what matters.
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Weak syllables
The unstressed syllables use a short, relaxed uh (schwa). Rushing through them lightly is correct; giving them a full vowel sounds unnatural.
The zh sound
This is the s in measure: like sh, but with the voice switched on.
Massage in a sentence
- A short massage eased the knot in her shoulder.
- He booked a massage for the day after the marathon.
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- Final consonant devoicedKeep the vocal folds vibrating through voiced endings such as /b/, /d/, /g/ and /z/.
- Schwa not reducedRelax unstressed vowels toward a short neutral sound.
- Every syllable stressed equallyEmphasise one main syllable and reduce the others.
Questions
How do you pronounce massage?
Massage is pronounced /mə.ˈsɑʒ/, or muh-SAHZH in plain letters. It has 2 syllables and the stress falls on the second syllable, "sahzh".
How many syllables are in massage?
2: muh-SAHZH. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use massage in a sentence?
A short massage eased the knot in her shoulder. He booked a massage for the day after the marathon.
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