How to Pronounce "muscle up"
expression
ˈməsəɫ/ /ˈəp
MUH-suhl UP
mˈʌsəl/ /ˈʌp
MUSS-uhl UP
Definition
A 'muscle up' is a strength exercise where you pull yourself up over a bar, combining a pull-up and a dip in one explosive movement. It is mostly used in gymnastics, calisthenics, and fitness training.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməsəɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
mˈʌsəl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-suhl UP
UK
MUSS-uhl UP
Listen in Context
I want to learn how to muscle up at the gym.
Doing a muscle up requires a lot of strength.
He finally did his first muscle up today.
Not many people at my gym can muscle up—it’s pretty tough.