How to Pronounce "pull a muscle"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈməsəɫ
PUUL-uh-MUH-suhl
pˈʊl/ /æɪ/ /mˈʌsəl
PUUL-uh-MUSS-uhl
Definition
To hurt or strain a muscle by stretching it too much, usually during exercise or sudden movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈməsəɫ
British English
pˈʊl/ /æɪ/ /mˈʌsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUUL-uh-MUH-suhl
UK
PUUL-uh-MUSS-uhl
Listen in Context
Be careful when you exercise, or you might pull a muscle.
He pulled a muscle while running yesterday.
If you pull a muscle, you should rest and put ice on it.
I can't play soccer today—I pulled a muscle in my leg last night.