How to pronounce mustard
Say it like MUHS-terd. Mustard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mustard 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mustard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHS-tud.
What does mustard mean?
- any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
- pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds
- leaves eaten as cooked greens
Where does mustard come from?
From Middle English mustard, from Old French moustarde (French moutarde), from moust (“must”), from Latin mustum.
Words that rhyme with mustard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mustard.
Questions about saying mustard
How do you pronounce mustard?
Say MUHS-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mustard?
Mustard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · terd.
Is mustard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌstəd/ (MUHS-tud).