Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

muscle-up

/ˈmʌs.əl.ʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.43 in modern English

Syllables: mus-cle--up
IPA: /ˈmʌs.əl.ʌp/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An exercise done for strengthening the arms and upper body, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar to a position above the bar.

Example Sentences

"The muscle-up starts from a hang with a high or false grip."

Etymology

See chin-up § Etymology.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmʌs.əl.ʌp/
British English: /ˈmʌs.əl.ʌp/

Inflected Forms

muscle-ups (plural)

Phrases

chin-up push-up pull-up pull up

Frequently Paired Words

chin-up push-up pull-up pull up

Questions

How do you pronounce muscle-up?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmʌs.əl.ʌp/.
What does muscle-up mean?: An exercise done for strengthening the arms and upper body, in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar to a position above the bar.
Where does muscle-up come from?: See chin-up § Etymology.

How to pronounce muscle-up

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