How to pronounce muster
Say it like MUHS-ter. Muster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muster 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of muster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHS-tuh.
What does muster mean?
- To be gathered together for parade, inspection, exercise, or the like (especially of a military force); to come together as parts of a force or body.
- To collect, call or assemble together, such as troops or a group for inspection, orders, display etc.
- To enroll (into service).
- An assemblage or display; a gathering, collection of people or things.
- An assembling or review of troops, as for parade, verification of numbers, inspection, exercise, or introduction into service.
- The sum total of an army when assembled for review and inspection; the whole number of effective men in an army.
- Synonym of mustee.
Where does muster come from?
From Middle English musteren, borrowed from Anglo-Norman mostrer, Middle French monstrer, moustrer (whence the noun monstre, which gave the English noun), from Latin mōnstrō (“to show”), from moneō (“to admonish”).
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Words that rhyme with muster
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Questions about saying muster
How do you pronounce muster?
Say MUHS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muster?
Muster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · ter.
Is muster 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 /ˈmʌstə/ (MUHS-tuh).