How to pronounce mewl
Say it like MYOOL. Mewl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mewl. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MYOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mewl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mewl
American and British speakers say mewl in essentially the same way: /mjul/ in the US and /mjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOOL.
What does mewl mean?
- To cry weakly with a soft, high-pitched sound; to whimper; to whine.
- A soft cry or whimper; an act of mewling.
Where does mewl come from?
From 1599 or earlier (1530 in a Scottish document), apparently from Shakespeare with this spelling.
Words that rhyme with mewl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mewl.
Words that sound like mewl
Questions about saying mewl
How do you pronounce mewl?
Say MYOOL. The American pronunciation is /mjul/. In British English it is /mjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mewl?
Mewl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYOOL.
Do Americans and Brits say mewl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjul/ and the British form is /mjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mewl?
Mewl sounds the same as mule in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.