English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Muse Pronunciation
Muse is pronounced MYOOZ, IPA /ˈmjuz/.
MYOOZ
US /ˈmjuz/ · UK /ˈmjuːs/
Syllables: MYOOZ (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A source of artistic inspiration, or to think something over quietly.
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Muse in a Sentence
- She was the muse for most of his early work.
- He likes to muse over a problem before deciding.
- The painter kept a photograph of his muse on the wall.
Common Mispronunciations of Muse
Not MYOOS
Let the s buzz into a z, so the word closes like news and not like moose.
Not MOOZ
Music and mute open the way this word does, with a small y tucked between the m and the oo.
Tip: Muse, amuse and music belong to the same family and all keep that y after the m.
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