How to pronounce muddled
Say it like MUHD-uld. Muddled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD).
- MUHD
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muddled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of muddled
American and British speakers say muddled in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌdəld/ in the US and /ˈmʌdəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHD-uld.
What does muddled mean?
- Confused, disorganised, in disarray.
- simple past and past participle of muddle How to pronounce muddle
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Words that rhyme with muddled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muddled.
Questions about saying muddled
How do you pronounce muddled?
Say MUHD-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌdəld/. In British English it is /ˈmʌdəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muddled?
Muddled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD). Broken into parts: MUHD · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say muddled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌdəld/ and the British form is /ˈmʌdəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.