How to pronounce muskie
Say it like MUHS-kee. Muskie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muskie 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of muskie
American and British speakers say muskie in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌski/ in the US and /ˈmʌski/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-kee.
What does muskie mean?
- muskellunge; a large freshwater gamefish of the pike family.
Where does muskie come from?
From muskellunge + -ie.
Words that rhyme with muskie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muskie.
Questions about saying muskie
How do you pronounce muskie?
Say MUHS-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌski/. In British English it is /ˈmʌski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muskie?
Muskie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say muskie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌski/ and the British form is /ˈmʌski/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.