How to Pronounce Mousse

To pronounce "mousse", say MOUSS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /muːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/muːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mousse”

"mousse" has 2 syllables: mouss-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: moose — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mousse mean?

noun

  1. An airy pudding served chilled, particularly chocolate mousse.
  2. A savory dish, of meat or seafood, containing gelatin.

    “ham mousse”

verb

  1. To apply mousse (styling cream).

    “He moussed his hair in the morning and then washed it out at night.”

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Words that rhyme with mousse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproducenoususeabstrusededucereducereclusedouceabuseloose

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mousse"?▾

"Mousse" has 2 syllables: mouss · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mousse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mousse" is /muːs/.

What does "mousse" mean?▾

Mousse: An airy pudding served chilled, particularly chocolate mousse.

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