How to pronounce muse
Say it like MYOOZ. Muse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of muse
American and British speakers say muse in essentially the same way: /mjuz/ in the US and /mjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOOZ.
What does muse mean?
- in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
- the source of an artist's inspiration“Euterpe was his muse”
- reflect deeply on a subject“I mulled over the events of the afternoon”“philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years”
Words that rhyme with muse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muse.
Words that sound like muse
Questions about saying muse
How do you pronounce muse?
Say MYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /mjuz/. In British English it is /mjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muse?
Muse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say muse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjuz/ and the British form is /mjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as muse?
Muse sounds the same as mews in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.