How to pronounce mustachio
Say it like muh-STASH-ee-oh. Mustachio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STASH).
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- muh
- STASH
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mustachio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mustachio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-STASH-ee-oh.
What does mustachio mean?
- A mustache, especially a large or lush one.
- To adorn with a mustachio, or something that resembles a mustachio.
Where does mustachio come from?
Borrowed from the Italian dialectal mustaccio (from Neapolitan) or mustacchio, ultimately from Ancient Greek.
Words that rhyme with mustachio
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mustachio.
Questions about saying mustachio
How do you pronounce mustachio?
Say muh-STASH-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /məˈstæʃiˌoʊ/. In British English it is /məˈstæʃiˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mustachio?
Mustachio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STASH). Broken into parts: muh · STASH · ee · oh.
Is mustachio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məˈstæʃiˌəʊ/ (muh-STASH-ee-oh).