How to pronounce muscovy
Say it like MUHS-kuh-vee. Muscovy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- kuh
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muscovy 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of muscovy
American and British speakers say muscovy in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌskəvi/ in the US and /ˈmʌskəvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-kuh-vee.
What does muscovy mean?
- Muscovy duck
Questions about saying muscovy
How do you pronounce muscovy?
Say MUHS-kuh-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskəvi/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskəvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muscovy?
Muscovy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kuh · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say muscovy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌskəvi/ and the British form is /ˈmʌskəvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.