English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Muscular Pronunciation
Muscular is pronounced MUH-skyuh-ler, IPA /ˈməskjəlɝ/.
MUH-skyuh-ler
US /ˈməskjəlɝ/ · UK /ˈmʌskjʊlə/
Syllables: MUH · skyuh · ler (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Having well-developed muscles, or relating to the muscles.
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Muscular in a Sentence
- Rowing gave him muscular shoulders.
- The clinic treats muscular injuries.
- A muscular performance kept them in the game.
Common Mispronunciations of Muscular
Not muhs-KYOO-ler
The opening MUH takes the volume, and the two beats behind it stay low.
Not MUHS-koo-ler
The cu block carries a y glide, giving skyuh, which the spelling never shows.
Tip: Muscle drops the c from its sound altogether, and muscular brings it back as a k.
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