muscle

/ˈmʌsəl/

Syllables mus·cle

Stress MUS-cle

Phonics Breakdown

mus

/mʌs/

short u

cle

/kəl/

-le syllable

Meaning

a band of tissue that contracts to produce movement

Sound Reference

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mus=/mʌs/(bus) + cle=/kəl/(uncle)

Example

Exercise helps build strong muscle.