How to pronounce muy
Say it like MUU-ee. Muy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUU).
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- MUU
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of muy
American and British speakers say muy in essentially the same way: /ˈmʊi/ in the US and /ˈmʊi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUU-ee.
What does muy mean?
- Very.
Where does muy come from?
Borrowed from Spanish muy.
Questions about saying muy
How do you pronounce muy?
Say MUU-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʊi/. In British English it is /ˈmʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muy?
Muy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUU). Broken into parts: MUU · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say muy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʊi/ and the British form is /ˈmʊi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.