English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Must Pronunciation
Must is pronounced MUHST, IPA /ˈməst/.
MUHST
US /ˈməst/ · UK /ˈmʌst/
Syllables: MUHST (1 syllable)
modal verb; also a noun: Used to say that something is necessary, or a thing that should not be missed.
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Must in a Sentence
- You must sign both copies.
- We must leave before seven.
- The market is a must on a Saturday.
Common Mispronunciations of Must
Not MOOST
This vowel is the uh of cup, which is what separates must from the German word it resembles.
Not MIST
A short i gives mist, the weather. Keep the mouth lower and more open for this one.
Tip: In must have the pair often collapses to MUHS-tuhv, and in writing that becomes must've.
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