How to pronounce muskellunge
Say it like MUHS-kuh-lunj. Muskellunge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- kuh
- lunj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muskellunge 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of muskellunge
American and British speakers say muskellunge in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌskəlʌndʒ/ in the US and /ˈmʌskəlʌndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-kuh-lunj.
What does muskellunge mean?
- A large freshwater gamefish of the pike family, native to the lakes and rivers of eastern and middle western North America; Esox masquinongy.
Where does muskellunge come from?
From French masque allongé (literally “long mask”), a corruption of Ojibwe maashkinoozhe (literally “ugly pike”) or Algonquin maskinunga.
Questions about saying muskellunge
How do you pronounce muskellunge?
Say MUHS-kuh-lunj. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskəlʌndʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskəlʌndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muskellunge?
Muskellunge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kuh · lunj.
Do Americans and Brits say muskellunge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌskəlʌndʒ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌskəlʌndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.