How to pronounce muskrat
Say it like MUHSK-rat. Muskrat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHSK).
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- MUHSK
- rat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muskrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of muskrat
American and British speakers say muskrat in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌskˌræt/ in the US and /ˈmʌskˌræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHSK-rat.
What does muskrat mean?
- A semiaquatic rodent of the tribe Ondatrini.
- Any of several shrews in the family Soricidae, especially an Asian house shrew (Suncus murinus).
Where does muskrat come from?
Perhaps so called for its musky odor and because it resembles a rat, or perhaps called by an Algonquian name like the Abenaki moskwas, with the spelling altered under the influence of the English words musk and rat.
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Questions about saying muskrat
How do you pronounce muskrat?
Say MUHSK-rat. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskˌræt/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskˌræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muskrat?
Muskrat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHSK). Broken into parts: MUHSK · rat.
Do Americans and Brits say muskrat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌskˌræt/ and the British form is /ˈmʌskˌræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.