How to Pronounce "masturbate"
word
/ˈmæstɝˌbeɪt/
MAS-ter-bayt
/mˈɑːstəbˌeɪt/
MAH-stuh-bayt
Definition
To touch or stimulate your own sexual organs for pleasure, usually to achieve orgasm.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmæstɝˌbeɪt/
British English
/mˈɑːstəbˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAS-ter-bayt
UK
MAH-stuh-bayt
Listen in Context
Some people masturbate to relax or feel good.
It is normal for teenagers to masturbate as they grow up.
He felt embarrassed to talk about masturbating.
Not everyone feels comfortable admitting they masturbate.