How to pronounce muscat
Say it like MUHS-kat. Muscat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce muscat. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MUHS
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muscat 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.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of muscat
American and British speakers say muscat in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌskæt/ in the US and /ˈmʌskæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-kat.
What does muscat mean?
- A white grape variety; used as table grapes and for making raisins and sweet wine.
- The muscatel wine made from these grapes.
- The vine bearing this fruit.
Where does muscat come from?
Borrowed from French muscat.
Questions about saying muscat
How do you pronounce muscat?
Say MUHS-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskæt/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muscat?
Muscat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kat.
Do Americans and Brits say muscat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌskæt/ and the British form is /ˈmʌskæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.