How to pronounce muzak
Say it like MYOO-zak. Muzak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce muzak. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MYOO
- zak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muzak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of muzak
American and British speakers say muzak in essentially the same way: /ˈmjuzæk/ in the US and /ˈmjuːzæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-zak.
What does muzak mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Muzak (“easy listening music, especially if regarded as uninteresting; something regarded as droning on and often boring, or soothing but undemanding”).
- Alternative letter-case form of Muzak.
Questions about saying muzak
How do you pronounce muzak?
Say MYOO-zak. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuzæk/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːzæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muzak?
Muzak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · zak.
Do Americans and Brits say muzak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjuzæk/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːzæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.