How to Pronounce Musical

To pronounce "musical", say MUS-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “musical”

"musical" has 3 syllables: mus-ic-al.

What does musical mean?

noun

  1. A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.
  2. A meeting or a party for a musical entertainment; a musicale.

adjective

  1. Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.

    “musical proportion; musical instruments”

  2. Pleasing to the ear; sounding agreeably; having the qualities of music; melodious; harmonious.

    “She had a musical voice.”

Related words

singingariosephilharmonicsongfulmelodicsonglikelyricalcantabile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "musical"?▾

"Musical" has 3 syllables: mus · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "musical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "musical" is /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/.

What does "musical" mean?▾

Musical: A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

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