To pronounce "music", say MUS-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmjuːzɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmjuːzɪk/
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"music" has 2 syllables: mus-ic. It rhymes with muzik and cusack, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: muzik — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“I keep listening to this music because it's a masterpiece.”
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Music" has 2 syllables: mus · ic.
The IPA transcription of "music" is /ˈmjuːzɪk/.
Music: A series of sounds organized in time, employing melody, harmony, tempo etc. usually to convey a mood.
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