How to Pronounce "masquerade as"
expression
ˌmæskɝˈeɪd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
mas-ker-ADE az
mˈæskwəɹˌeɪd/ /ˈæs
mas-kwuh-RADE az
Definition
To pretend to be someone or something else in order to deceive people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæskɝˈeɪd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
mˈæskwəɹˌeɪd/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mas-ker-ADE az
UK
mas-kwuh-RADE az
Listen in Context
He tried to masquerade as a police officer.
Someone was masquerading as her online.
You cannot masquerade as a doctor without a license.
Scammers often masquerade as government officials to steal information.