How to pronounce musty
Say it like MUHS-tee. Musty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of musty
American and British speakers say musty in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌsti/ in the US and /ˈmʌsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-tee.
What does musty mean?
- Affected by dampness or mold; damp, mildewed, moldy.
- Having an odor or taste of mold; also (generally), having a stale or unfresh odor or taste.“musty food musty furniture a musty odor”
- Characteristic of or relating to mold or moldiness.
- Of a male animal such as a camel or an elephant: in musth.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with musty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of musty.
Questions about saying musty
How do you pronounce musty?
Say MUHS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌsti/. In British English it is /ˈmʌsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musty?
Musty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say musty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌsti/ and the British form is /ˈmʌsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.