Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

masseur

/məˈsʊɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
masseur
IPA
/məˈsʊɹ/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person (especially male) who performs massage.

noun

An instrument used in the performance of massage.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French masseur.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /məˈsʊɹ/
  • British English: /məˈsɜː/

Inflected Forms

masseurs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

massage masseuse

Synonyms

massotherapist

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce masseur?
The recorded pronunciation is /məˈsʊɹ/.
What does masseur mean?
A person (especially male) who performs massage.
Where does masseur come from?
Borrowed from French masseur.

How to pronounce masseur

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “masseur”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/məˈsʊɹ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “masseur” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.