How to Pronounce "pass muster"
expression
ˈpæs/ /ˈməstɝ
PASS MUH-ster
pˈɑːs/ /mˈʌstɐ
PAHSS MUS-tuh
Definition
To be good enough to meet a required standard or to be accepted after inspection or testing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæs/ /ˈməstɝ
British English
pˈɑːs/ /mˈʌstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PASS MUH-ster
UK
PAHSS MUS-tuh
Listen in Context
The project did not pass muster with the manager.
Only the best ideas will pass muster.
Your report must pass muster before we publish it.
He tried to fix the car, but his repair job didn't pass muster.