How to Pronounce Musk

To pronounce "musk", say MUSK — one syllable, IPA /mʌsk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mʌsk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “musk”

"musk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dusk and husk, if that helps it stick.

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

What does musk mean?

noun

  1. A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.
  2. A similar secretion produced by the otter and the civet.

verb

  1. To perfume with musk.

Words that rhyme with musk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

duskhusktuskbuskcuskcornhuskbruskebrusquebuskekuskeluskmuske

Related words

bovineoxoxenbeefhorsestinkpotcartmosque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "musk"?▾

"Musk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "musk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "musk" is /mʌsk/.

What does "musk" mean?▾

Musk: A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.

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