How to pronounce musclebound
Say it like MUHS-ul-bownd. Musclebound has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- ul
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musclebound 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of musclebound
American and British speakers say musclebound in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌsəlˌbaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈmʌsəlˌbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-ul-bownd.
What does musclebound mean?
- Having pronounced muscle development through weightlifting, bodybuilding, or other physical exercise.
- Ungainly as a result of muscle over-development.
Where does musclebound come from?
From muscle + bound.
Questions about saying musclebound
How do you pronounce musclebound?
Say MUHS-ul-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌsəlˌbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌsəlˌbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musclebound?
Musclebound has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · ul · bownd.
Do Americans and Brits say musclebound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌsəlˌbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈmʌsəlˌbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.