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How to pronounce mussel
/ˈmʌsəl/ British English
MUS·əl
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
mus·SEL
✓ Say
MUS·əl
My tip
It sounds exactly like muscle!
In a sentence
We had mussels and chips for supper.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: MUS-əl.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce mussel?
In British English, mussel is pronounced /ˈmʌsəl/. Say it like this: MUS-əl. It sounds exactly like muscle!
How many syllables are in mussel?
When you say it, mussel has 2 syllables: MUS-əl. The strong beat is the first one, MUS.
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