English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Massive Pronunciation
Massive is pronounced MA-siv, IPA /ˈmæsɪv/.
MA-siv
US /ˈmæsɪv/ · UK /ˈmæsɪv/
Syllables: MA · siv (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Very large, heavy or solid.
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Massive in a Sentence
- A massive oak door closed behind us.
- The response was massive.
- They dug a massive hole for the foundations.
Common Mispronunciations of Massive
Not MA-seev
The ending is a short, quick siv. A long ee there belongs to French words such as massif.
Not muh-SIV
Mass keeps its own weight at the front, and the adjective leaves it there.
Tip: Massive and passive rhyme, and both end on a hiss rather than a buzz.
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