How to Pronounce Mustache

To pronounce "mustache", say MUST-ach-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈməsˌtæʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈməsˌtæʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mustache”

"mustache" has 3 syllables: must-ach-e. It rhymes with dash and cache, if that helps it stick.

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

What does mustache mean?

noun

  1. A growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip.

Words that rhyme with mustache

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashcrashmashbacklash

Related words

moustachewhiskertashmoustachiowhiskerssoup-strainerstachehorseshoe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mustache"?▾

"Mustache" has 3 syllables: must · ach · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mustache"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mustache" is /ˈməsˌtæʃ/.

What does "mustache" mean?▾

Mustache: A growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip.

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