How to pronounce mustache
Say it like MUHS-tash. Mustache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- tash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mustache 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.
- tashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mustache
American and British speakers say mustache in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌˌstæʃ/ in the US and /ˈmʌˌstæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-tash.
What does mustache mean?
- US standard spelling of moustache.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mustache
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Words that sound like mustache
Questions about saying mustache
How do you pronounce mustache?
Say MUHS-tash. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌstæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌˌstæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mustache?
Mustache has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · tash.
Do Americans and Brits say mustache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌˌstæʃ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌˌstæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mustache?
Mustache sounds the same as moustache in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.