How to pronounce moustache
Say it like MUHS-tash. Moustache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- tash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moustache pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of moustache
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: muh-stahsh.
What does moustache mean?
- A growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip.
- A curly bracket, { or }.
Where does moustache come from?
Used in English since the 16th century.
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Words that rhyme with moustache
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Words that sound like moustache
Questions about saying moustache
How do you pronounce moustache?
Say MUHS-tash. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌstæʃ/. In British English it is /məˌstɑːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moustache?
Moustache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · tash.
Is moustache pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /məˌstɑːʃ/ (muh-stahsh).
What words sound the same as moustache?
Moustache sounds the same as mustache in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.