How to pronounce muddle
Say it like MUHD-ul. Muddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD).
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- MUHD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHDSay 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 muddle
American and British speakers say muddle in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌdəl/ in the US and /ˈmʌdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHD-ul.
What does muddle mean?
- A mixture; a confusion; a garble.“The muddle of nervous speech he uttered did not have much meaning.”
- A mixture of crushed ingredients, as prepared with a muddler.
- To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.“Young children tend to muddle their words.”
- To mash slightly for use in a cocktail.“He muddled the mint sprigs in the bottom of the glass.”
- To dabble in mud.
Where does muddle come from?
From Middle English modelen (attested in present participle modeland (“wallowing”)), from Middle Dutch moddelen (“to make muddy”), from modde, mod (“mud”) (Modern Dutch modder).
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Words that rhyme with muddle
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Questions about saying muddle
How do you pronounce muddle?
Say MUHD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌdəl/. In British English it is /ˈmʌdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muddle?
Muddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD). Broken into parts: MUHD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say muddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌdəl/ and the British form is /ˈmʌdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.