How to Pronounce Museum

To pronounce "museum", say MUS-eum — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmjuziəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmjuziəm/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mjuːzˈiəm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “museum”

"museum" has 2 syllables: mus-eum. It rhymes with mausoleum and colosseum, if that helps it stick.

What does museum mean?

noun

  1. A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.

Words that rhyme with museum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mausoleumcolosseumdiiambkiamathenaeumcarpe-diemcoliseum

Related words

gallerymuseologycollectionlibraryartexhibitionvenuenational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "museum"?▾

"Museum" has 2 syllables: mus · eum.

What is the IPA transcription of "museum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "museum" is /ˈmjuziəm/.

What does "museum" mean?▾

Museum: A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.

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