How to pronounce musculus
Say it like MUHS-kyuh-lus. Musculus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- kyuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musculus 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of musculus
American and British speakers say musculus in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌskjələs/ in the US and /ˈmʌskjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-kyuu-lus.
What does musculus mean?
- A muscle.
Where does musculus come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin mūsculus (“a little mouse; a muscle”), diminutive of mūs (“a mouse”).
Questions about saying musculus
How do you pronounce musculus?
Say MUHS-kyuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskjələs/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musculus?
Musculus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kyuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say musculus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌskjələs/ and the British form is /ˈmʌskjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.