How to pronounce muskrats
Say it like MUHSK-ratz. Muskrats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHSK).
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- MUHSK
- ratz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muskrats 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.
- ratzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of muskrats
American and British speakers say muskrats in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌskˌrætz/ in the US and /ˈmʌskˌrætz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHSK-ratz.
What does muskrats mean?
- plural of muskrat How to pronounce muskrat
Questions about saying muskrats
How do you pronounce muskrats?
Say MUHSK-ratz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskˌrætz/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskˌrætz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muskrats?
Muskrats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHSK). Broken into parts: MUHSK · ratz.
Do Americans and Brits say muskrats the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌskˌrætz/ and the British form is /ˈmʌskˌrætz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.