en masse

/ɒn ˈmæs/

//ɒn ˈmæs// adv

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"en-masse" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“en masse” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adverb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - In a single body or group; as one, together.

Key facts for en masse
PropertyValue
Headworden masse
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/ɒn ˈmæs/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “en masse” sits in English frequency

en masse falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

en masse is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anadverb, transcribed /ɒn ˈmæs/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

en masse has no tracked misspelling variants, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from French en masse (literally “in [a] mass”). The correct English form is en masse, spelled E-N- -M-A-S-S-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    In a single body or group; as one, together.
  2. 2
    In large amounts or numbers, massively.

Etymology

Borrowed from French en masse (literally “in [a] mass”).

This word in other languages

en tromba(Español)en masse(Français)en masse(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "en masse"?
"en masse" is spelled E-N- -M-A-S-S-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ɒn ˈmæs/.
What does "en masse" mean?
As an adverb, "en masse" means: In a single body or group; as one, together.
How do you pronounce "en masse"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "en masse" is /ɒn ˈmæs/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "en masse"?
Borrowed from French en masse (literally “in [a] mass”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “en masse”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is E-N- -M-A-S-S-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ɒn ˈmæs/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list