How to Pronounce "masquerades"
word
mask-er-ADEZ
mas-kwuh-RADEZ
Definition
'Masquerades' is the plural of 'masquerade', meaning events where people wear masks and costumes, or the act of pretending to be someone or something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæskɝˈeɪd
British English
mˈæskwəɹˌeɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mask-er-ADEZ
UK
mas-kwuh-RADEZ
Listen in Context
The city holds many masquerades during the winter festival.
She loves dressing up for masquerades with her friends.
Some people use masquerades to hide their true feelings.
In high society, masquerades were a chance to mix with strangers under disguise.