How to pronounce musketeers
Say it like muhs-kuh-TEERZ. Musketeers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEERZ).
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- muhs
- kuh
- TEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musketeers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of musketeers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muhs-kuh-TEERZ.
What does musketeers mean?
- plural of musketeer How to pronounce musketeer
Questions about saying musketeers
How do you pronounce musketeers?
Say muhs-kuh-TEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌskəˈtirz/. In British English it is /ˌmʌskəˈtɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musketeers?
Musketeers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEERZ). Broken into parts: muhs · kuh · TEERZ.
Is musketeers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmʌskəˈtɪəz/ (muhs-kuh-TEERZ).