How to pronounce music
Say it like MYOO-zik. Music has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce music. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MYOO
- zik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Music 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.
- zikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of music
American and British speakers say music in essentially the same way: /ˈmjuzɪk/ in the US and /ˈmjuːzɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-zik.
What does music mean?
- an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds“he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes”
- musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)“his music was his central interest”
Questions about saying music
How do you pronounce music?
Say MYOO-zik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuzɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːzɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in music?
Music has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · zik.
Do Americans and Brits say music the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjuzɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːzɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.