How to pronounce muses
Say it like MYOO-zuz. Muses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of muses
American and British speakers say muses in essentially the same way: /ˈmjuzəz/ in the US and /ˈmjuːzəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-zuz.
What does muses mean?
- plural of muse How to pronounce muse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of muse How to pronounce muse
Questions about saying muses
How do you pronounce muses?
Say MYOO-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuzəz/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muses?
Muses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say muses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjuzəz/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːzəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.