How to pronounce muss
Say it like MUHS. Muss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muss 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.
American vs British pronunciation of muss
American and British speakers say muss in essentially the same way: /mʌs/ in the US and /mʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS.
What does muss mean?
- To rumple, tousle or make (something) untidy.“The old man affectionately mussed his grandson's hair.”
- A mess (disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; disorder).
Where does muss come from?
Related to mess (“disorder”).
Words that rhyme with muss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muss.
Questions about saying muss
How do you pronounce muss?
Say MUHS. The American pronunciation is /mʌs/. In British English it is /mʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muss?
Muss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say muss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌs/ and the British form is /mʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.