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How to pronounce mussable

Say it like MUHS-uh-bul. Mussable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).

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US American/ˈmʌsəbəl/MUHS-uh-bul
UK British/ˈmʌsəbəl/MUHS-uh-bul
  • MUHS
  • uh
  • bul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mussable pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of mussable

American and British speakers say mussable in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌsəbəl/ in the US and /ˈmʌsəbəl/ in the UK.

British respelling: MUHS-uh-bul.

What does mussable mean?

adjective
  1. Suitable for being mussed or tousled.

Where does mussable come from?

From muss + -able.

Questions about saying mussable

How do you pronounce mussable?

Say MUHS-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmʌsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mussable?

Mussable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · uh · bul.

Do Americans and Brits say mussable the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈmʌsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).