Learn How to Pronounce must
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
must
Definition:
(nou) a necessary or essential thing (nou) grape juice before or during fermentation (nou) the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy
Phonetic Transcription:
mʌst
Examples:
The annihilation of Jewry must be the necessary consequence.
The FTO must provide remedial training for the trainee if it is necessary.
Any objections must surely be based on prudery.
Learn more about:must
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: must
Learn Individual Sounds
Break must down into individual sounds such as mʌst. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say must in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say must in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with must.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of must pronunciation
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners incorrectly emphasize the "u" in "must," pronouncing it as /ˈmʌst/ instead of the correct unstressed form. Tip: Remember that "must" has only one syllable, so focus on the initial sound.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the vowel as /ʌ/ instead of the correct /ʌ/. This can lead to confusion with words like "mossed." Tip: Practice saying "must" in sentences to reinforce the correct vowel sound.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some speakers may add an unnecessary vowel sound at the end, pronouncing it as "musty." This is incorrect. Tip: Pay attention to the final consonant sound /t/ and ensure it is crisp and clear.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may mix up "must" with "mossed" or "mussed," which have different meanings and sounds. "Must" is pronounced /mʌst/. Tip: Practice minimal pairs to distinguish between these similar-sounding words.
- Overemphasizing the final consonant: Some people pronounce "must" with a heavy emphasis on the /t/, making it sound staccato. Tip: Keep the final consonant light while maintaining clarity to ensure smooth pronunciation.