How to pronounce muddleheaded
Say it like MUHD-ul-hed-ud. Muddleheaded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD).
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- MUHD
- ul
- hed
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muddleheaded 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of muddleheaded
American and British speakers say muddleheaded in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌdəlˌhɛdəd/ in the US and /ˈmʌdəlˌhɛdəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHD-ul-hed-ud.
What does muddleheaded mean?
- Alternative form of muddle-headed.
Questions about saying muddleheaded
How do you pronounce muddleheaded?
Say MUHD-ul-hed-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌdəlˌhɛdəd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌdəlˌhɛdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muddleheaded?
Muddleheaded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD). Broken into parts: MUHD · ul · hed · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say muddleheaded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌdəlˌhɛdəd/ and the British form is /ˈmʌdəlˌhɛdəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.