How to pronounce moustached
Say it like MUHS-tasht. Moustached has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- tasht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moustached 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.
- tashtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of moustached
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: muh-STAHSHT.
What does moustached mean?
- Having a moustache.“British military officers are usually moustached.”
Where does moustached come from?
From moustache + -ed.
Questions about saying moustached
How do you pronounce moustached?
Say MUHS-tasht. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌstæʃt/. In British English it is /məˈstɑːʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moustached?
Moustached has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · tasht.
Is moustached pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /məˈstɑːʃt/ (muh-STAHSHT).