How to Pronounce "masturbation"
word
/ˌmæstɝˈbeɪʃən/
mas-ter-BAY-shun
/mˌɑːstəbˈeɪʃən/
mah-stuh-BAY-shun
Definition
The act of touching your own genitals for sexual pleasure, usually to achieve orgasm.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌmæstɝˈbeɪʃən/
British English
/mˌɑːstəbˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mas-ter-BAY-shun
UK
mah-stuh-BAY-shun
Listen in Context
Masturbation is a natural activity for many people.
Some people feel shy talking about masturbation.
Schools often give information about masturbation in health classes.
There's a lot of misinformation about masturbation on the internet.