American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'must' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "must" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "must"

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Simple pronunciation
muhst
IPA transcription
/məst̚/
Word frequency
207th

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What does "must" mean?

  1. 1.something that is required or very necessary
  2. 2.used to say that something is expected to happen in the future

Examples of "must" in a sentence

  • You must finish your homework tonight.
  • I must leave early tomorrow morning.
  • She must pass this test to graduate.

How common is "must"?

Must is the 207th most common word in English.

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