How to pronounce muddling
Say it like MUHD-uh-ling. Muddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD).
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- MUHD
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muddling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of muddling
American and British speakers say muddling in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌdəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌdəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHD-uh-ling.
What does muddling mean?
- present participle and gerund of muddle How to pronounce muddle
- The act of one who muddles; confusion; disorderly progress.
Questions about saying muddling
How do you pronounce muddling?
Say MUHD-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌdəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muddling?
Muddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD). Broken into parts: MUHD · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say muddling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌdəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌdəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.