How to pronounce muesli
Say it like MYOOZ-lee. Muesli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOOZ).
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- MYOOZ
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muesli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of muesli
American and British speakers say muesli in essentially the same way: /ˈmjuzli/ in the US and /ˈmjuːzli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOOZ-lee.
What does muesli mean?
- A breakfast dish based on uncooked rolled oats and fruit.
Where does muesli come from?
From Alemannic German Müesli, a diminutive of Mues (“a mashed dish”); compare Dutch moes.
Questions about saying muesli
How do you pronounce muesli?
Say MYOOZ-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuzli/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːzli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muesli?
Muesli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOOZ). Broken into parts: MYOOZ · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say muesli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjuzli/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːzli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.