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muscle
Definition:
(nou) one of the contractile organs of the body (nou) animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells (nou) a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard (nou) authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way) (nou) possessing muscular strength
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmʌsəl
Examples:
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
The strongest muscle in the human body is the tongue.
The stapedius is the smallest skeletal muscle in the human body.
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Common mistakes of muscle pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "muscle" with a long "u" sound, like "muse." The correct pronunciation is /ˈmʌs.əl/ in US English and /ˈmʌs.əl/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "cup."
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "mus-cle." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmʌs.əl/. Tip: Remember that "muscle" has only two syllables, with the emphasis on the first.
- Omitting the "c" sound: A common mistake is to say "mussle," dropping the "c." The correct pronunciation includes the "c" sound, making it /ˈmʌs.əl/. Tip: Practice saying "muscle" slowly to ensure you pronounce each sound clearly.
- Confusing with "mussel": Some confuse "muscle" with "mussel," the shellfish, which is pronounced /ˈmʌs.əl/. Tip: Remember that "muscle" refers to body tissue, while "mussel" refers to a type of seafood.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some say "mus-cel," adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct form is /ˈmʌs.əl/, with just two syllables. Tip: Break it down into "mus" and "cle" to avoid adding extra sounds.