How to pronounce mousedeer
Say it like MOWS-deer. Mousedeer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWS).
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US American/ˈmaʊsdɪr/MOWS-deer
UK British/ˈmaʊsdiə/MOWS-dee-uh
- MOWS
- deer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mousedeer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- deerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mousedeer
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOWS-dee-uh.
What does mousedeer mean?
noun
- Alternative form of mouse deer.
Questions about saying mousedeer
How do you pronounce mousedeer?
Say MOWS-deer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊsdɪr/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊsdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mousedeer?
Mousedeer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWS). Broken into parts: MOWS · deer.
Is mousedeer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈmaʊsdiə/ (MOWS-dee-uh).