How to pronounce musky
Say it like MUHS-kee. Musky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musky 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 musky
American and British speakers say musky in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌski/ in the US and /ˈmʌski/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-kee.
What does musky mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of musk, especially in scent.
- muskellunge
Where does musky come from?
From musk + -y.
Words that rhyme with musky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of musky.
Questions about saying musky
How do you pronounce musky?
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 musky?
Musky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say musky 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.