How to pronounce mustached
Say it like MUHS-tasht. Mustached has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- tasht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mustached 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.
- tashtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mustached
American and British speakers say mustached in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌˌstæʃt/ in the US and /ˈmʌˌstæʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-tasht.
What does mustached mean?
- Alternative form of moustached.
Questions about saying mustached
How do you pronounce mustached?
Say MUHS-tasht. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌstæʃt/. In British English it is /ˈmʌˌstæʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mustached?
Mustached has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · tasht.
Do Americans and Brits say mustached the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌˌstæʃt/ and the British form is /ˈmʌˌstæʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.