How to Pronounce Mustard

To pronounce "mustard", say MUST-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈmas.təd]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/[ˈmas.təd]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mustard”

"mustard" has 2 syllables: must-ard. It rhymes with flustered and bustard, if that helps it stick.

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

What does mustard mean?

noun

  1. A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods).
  2. Powder or paste made from seeds of the mustard plant, and used as a condiment or a spice.

    “When the waitress brought the food, I asked whether she had any Dijon mustard.”

adjective

  1. Of a dark yellow colour.

Words that rhyme with mustard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flusteredbustardblusteredclusteredmusteredcustardbestirredfilibusteredlustered

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mustard"?▾

"Mustard" has 2 syllables: must · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "mustard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mustard" is /[ˈmas.təd]/.

What does "mustard" mean?▾

Mustard: A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods).

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