masculine

/ˈmæskjʊlɪn/

Syllables mas·cu·line

Stress MAS-cu-line

Phonics Breakdown

mas

/mæs/

short a

cu

/kjʊ/

short u

line

/lɪn/

short i

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men; male

Sound Reference

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mas=/mæs/(mass) + cu=/kjʊ/(cube) + line=/lɪn/(linen)

Example

He has a deep voice and a very masculine appearance.