how to pronounce massage

/ˈmæs.ɑːʒ/

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massage is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of massage in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… do is just almost kind of massage it …”

meaning of massage

Massage is a form of bodywork that uses physical touch to help relieve tension and promote relaxation.

massage frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word massage occurs in english on average 6.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.