How do you pronounce "muscles"?

In American English: /ˈmʌsəlz/ (MUHS-uhlz). In British English: /mˈɐsəlz/ (M). In Canadian English: /ˈmʌsəlz/ (MUHS-uhlz). In Australian English: /mˈʌsəlz/ (M-uhs).

Is "muscles" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʌsəlz/ (MUHS-uhlz), while in British English it's /mˈɐsəlz/ (M).

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muscles

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/ˈmʌsəlz/

MUHS-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

mʌsmus·əlzcles

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