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WillowbrookWord 301 of 545 · Food and drink
How to pronounce mustard
/ˈmʌstəd/ British English
MUS·təd
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
mus·TARD
✓ Say
MUS·təd
My tip
Stress the start, and ard is just əd.
In a sentence
Is this mustard very hot?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: MUS-təd.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce mustard?
In British English, mustard is pronounced /ˈmʌstəd/. Say it like this: MUS-təd. Stress the start, and ard is just əd.
How many syllables are in mustard?
When you say it, mustard has 2 syllables: MUS-təd. The strong beat is the first one, MUS.
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