How to pronounce musculature
Say it like MUHS-kyuh-luh-cher. Musculature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- kyuh
- luh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musculature 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.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of musculature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHS-kyuh-luh-chuh.
What does musculature mean?
- The collection of all muscles in a single body or in a single organ.
- The structural configuration of muscle in a body or organ.
Where does musculature come from?
Borrowed from French musculature.
Questions about saying musculature
How do you pronounce musculature?
Say MUHS-kyuh-luh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskjələtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskjələtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musculature?
Musculature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kyuh · luh · cher.
Is musculature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌskjələtʃə/ (MUHS-kyuh-luh-chuh).