How to Pronounce "mussel"
word
ˈməsəɫ
MUH-suhl
mˈʌsəl
MUS-uhl
Definition
A mussel is a type of shellfish with a dark, oval shell, often found in rivers or the sea, and eaten as seafood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməsəɫ
British English
mˈʌsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-suhl
UK
MUS-uhl
Listen in Context
We ate fresh mussels at the seafood restaurant.
A mussel has a dark, hard shell.
My favorite soup is mussel soup.
The chef steamed the mussels with garlic and white wine.