How to pronounce mussed
Say it like MUHST. Mussed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mussed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mussed
American and British speakers say mussed in essentially the same way: /mʌst/ in the US and /mʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHST.
What does mussed mean?
- Rumpled, tousled or untidy.
- simple past and past participle of muss How to pronounce muss
Words that rhyme with mussed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mussed.
Words that sound like mussed
Questions about saying mussed
How do you pronounce mussed?
Say MUHST. The American pronunciation is /mʌst/. In British English it is /mʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mussed?
Mussed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say mussed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌst/ and the British form is /mʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mussed?
Mussed sounds the same as must in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.