How to pronounce mustaches
Say it like MUHS-tash-iz. Mustaches has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- tash
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mustaches 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mustaches
American and British speakers say mustaches in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌˌstæʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈmʌˌstæʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-tash-iz.
What does mustaches mean?
- plural of mustache How to pronounce mustache
Questions about saying mustaches
How do you pronounce mustaches?
Say MUHS-tash-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌstæʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmʌˌstæʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mustaches?
Mustaches has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · tash · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say mustaches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌˌstæʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmʌˌstæʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.