How to pronounce musclehead
Say it like MUHS-ul-hed. Musclehead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- ul
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musclehead 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of musclehead
American and British speakers say musclehead in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌsəlˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈmʌsəlˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-ul-hed.
What does musclehead mean?
- A large and muscular man, especially one interested in bodybuilding.
Where does musclehead come from?
From muscle + -head.
Questions about saying musclehead
How do you pronounce musclehead?
Say MUHS-ul-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌsəlˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌsəlˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musclehead?
Musclehead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · ul · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say musclehead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌsəlˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈmʌsəlˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.