how to pronounce mastication

/ˌmæs.tɪˈkɛɪ.ʃən/

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mastication is pronounced in four syllables

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meanings of mastication

noun:

The process of chewing.
The process of crushing as though chewed.

mastication frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word mastication occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.