How Do You Spell EMASCULATES?

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈaskjʊlˌe͡ɪts] (IPA)

The word "emasculates" is spelled with seven letters, but the emphasis is on the second syllable, "mas". This is shown in its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription as /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪts/. The vowel sound in the first syllable is a short "i" followed by a short "a". The "s" and "c" sounds in the second syllable work together to create the "sk" sound. Finally, the "ate" ending is pronounced as a long "ay" sound. This word means to deprive a male of his masculinity or power.

EMASCULATES Meaning and Definition

1. The term "emasculates" functions as a verb derived from the noun "emasculate." Emasculate refers to the process of depriving a person or thing of their masculine attributes or qualities, effectively weakening or castrating them metaphorically. This action typically involves diminishing or eradicating a person's power, influence, or effectiveness, specifically linked to traditional masculine traits. The verb "emasculates" embodies the act of performing this operation on an individual or object.

   In a broader sense, the term can also be employed metaphorically to describe actions that undermine or weaken one's confidence, authority, strength, or assertiveness, eroding traditionally masculine qualities. By extension, this verb can imply a loss of dignity, respect, or self-esteem. Examples of situations where the term may be applicable include situations where a figure's authority is undermined through tactics such as ridicule, condescension, or belittlement, resulting in their diminished influence or effectiveness.

   It is important to note that the term "emasculates" should not be restricted solely to the context of gender or masculinity; rather, its application can encompass scenarios where power dynamics are manipulated or relationships of dominance are subverted, leading to a decrease in influence or standing.

Common Misspellings for EMASCULATES

• emasculatir
• emaskulates
• emascleates
• emasculiates
• Emasculatery

Etymology of EMASCULATES

The word "emasculates" is derived from the Latin word "emasculare", which is a combination of "e-" (meaning "out") and "mascŭlus" (meaning "male"). The term "emasculare" itself comes from the root word "mas" (meaning "male"). Hence, the word "emasculates" can be understood as the act of depriving someone or something of their masculinity.

Similar spelling words for EMASCULATES

• emasculated,
• emasculate,
• emasculation.

Conjugate verb Emasculates

CONDITIONAL

I would emasculate

we would emasculate

you would emasculate

he/she/it would emasculate

they would emasculate

FUTURE

I will emasculate

we will emasculate

you will emasculate

he/she/it will emasculate

they will emasculate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have emasculated

we will have emasculated

you will have emasculated

he/she/it will have emasculated

they will have emasculated

PAST

I emasculated

we emasculated

you emasculated

he/she/it emasculated

they emasculated

PAST PERFECT

I had emasculated

we had emasculated

you had emasculated

he/she/it had emasculated

they had emasculated

PRESENT

I emasculate

we emasculate

you emasculate

he/she/it emasculates

they emasculate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have emasculated

we have emasculated

you have emasculated

he/she/it has emasculated

they have emasculated

I am emasculating

we are emasculating

you are emasculating

he/she/it is emasculating

they are emasculating

I was emasculating

we were emasculating

you were emasculating

he/she/it was emasculating

they were emasculating

I will be emasculating

we will be emasculating

you will be emasculating

he/she/it will be emasculating

they will be emasculating

I have been emasculating

we have been emasculating

you have been emasculating

he/she/it has been emasculating

they have been emasculating

I had been emasculating

we had been emasculating

you had been emasculating

he/she/it had been emasculating

they had been emasculating

I will have been emasculating

we will have been emasculating

you will have been emasculating

he/she/it will have been emasculating

they will have been emasculating

I would have emasculated

we would have emasculated

you would have emasculated

he/she/it would have emasculated

they would have emasculated

I would be emasculating

we would be emasculating

you would be emasculating

he/she/it would be emasculating

they would be emasculating

I would have been emasculating

we would have been emasculating

you would have been emasculating

he/she/it would have been emasculating

they would have been emasculating