How to pronounce mucky
Say it like MUHK-ee. Mucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK).
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- MUHK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucky 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mucky
American and British speakers say mucky in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌki/ in the US and /ˈmʌki/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHK-ee.
What does mucky mean?
- Covered in muck.
Where does mucky come from?
From muck + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with mucky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mucky.
Questions about saying mucky
How do you pronounce mucky?
Say MUHK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌki/. In British English it is /ˈmʌki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucky?
Mucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK). Broken into parts: MUHK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say mucky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌki/ and the British form is /ˈmʌki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.