How to pronounce muckle
Say it like MUHK-ul. Muckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK).
- MUHK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muckle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of muckle
American and British speakers say muckle in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌkəl/ in the US and /ˈmʌkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHK-ul.
What does muckle mean?
- A great amount.
- To latch onto something with the mouth.
- To talk big; to exaggerate.
- A maul or hammer.
Where does muckle come from?
From Middle English mukel, muchel, from the same source as (perhaps a variant of) mickle.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with muckle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muckle.
Questions about saying muckle
How do you pronounce muckle?
Say MUHK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmʌkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muckle?
Muckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK). Broken into parts: MUHK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say muckle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌkəl/ and the British form is /ˈmʌkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.