masturbation

Word parts

masturbate + -ation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ or /ˌmɑːstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/
• (US) enPR: măs'tərbāʹshən, IPA ^(key): /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/

• Audio (RP)

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• Hyphenation: mas‧tur‧ba‧tion

Noun

Singular masturbation

Plural masturbations

1. Masturbation is the act of masturbating.

Related words

• masturbate