How to pronounce mustang
Say it like MUHS-tang. Mustang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- tang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mustang 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.
- tangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mustang
American and British speakers say mustang in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌsˌtæŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌsˌtæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-tang.
What does mustang mean?
- small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
Where does mustang come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mestengo, from Old Spanish mesteño (“feral animal”) or mestengo (“feral animal”).
Questions about saying mustang
How do you pronounce mustang?
Say MUHS-tang. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌsˌtæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌsˌtæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mustang?
Mustang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · tang.
Do Americans and Brits say mustang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌsˌtæŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌsˌtæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.