Muscle

by | Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized | 6 comments

Muscle (Noun)
Syllable division: mus·​cle
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈmʌs.əl/ US: /ˈmʌs.əl/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Muscle

#1 Meaning: A single one of the body's numerous tissues that can contract and relax to create movement.
Example:
> When you have strong stomach muscles, you don't get lower back pain.
> Consistent exercise builds strong muscles.

#2 Meaning: The capacity to carry out challenging tasks or influence others to behave a specific way.
Example:
> The business lacks the financial muscle to follow through on the project.
> The label has good marketing muscle to compete with other labels.

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6 Comments

  1. Moung Myoo
    Moung Myoo on March 28, 2023 at 9:01 am

    Everyman has their strong muscles.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 28, 2023 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you for posting, Moung! 😀
      Try saying:
      Every man has his strong muscles.

  2. Nirvana
    Nirvana on March 28, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    The men like going to the gym, to can gain more muscles.
    The family is receiving the financial muscle, to build their project.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 28, 2023 at 8:51 pm

      Thank you for posting, Nirvana! 😀
      Try saying:
      The men like going to the gym to gain more muscle.
      The family is receiving the financial muscle to build their project.

  3. Vlad
    Vlad on March 28, 2023 at 3:41 pm

    The muscular system is made up of all the muscles of the human body and is the active part of the locomotor system.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 28, 2023 at 8:52 pm

      Good sentence Vlad! 😀
      Thank you for posting 😀