How to pronounce musing
Say it like MYOO-zing. Musing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of musing
American and British speakers say musing in essentially the same way: /ˈmjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-zing.
What does musing mean?
- present participle and gerund of muse How to pronounce muse
- Absorbed in thought; contemplative
- thought, meditation, contemplation
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with musing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of musing.
Questions about saying musing
How do you pronounce musing?
Say MYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musing?
Musing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say musing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.