How to pronounce muddly
Say it like MUHD-uh-lee. Muddly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD).
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- MUHD
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muddly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of muddly
American and British speakers say muddly in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌdəli/ in the US and /ˈmʌdəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHD-uh-lee.
What does muddly mean?
- muddled; confused; unclear
Where does muddly come from?
From muddle + -y.
Questions about saying muddly
How do you pronounce muddly?
Say MUHD-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌdəli/. In British English it is /ˈmʌdəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muddly?
Muddly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD). Broken into parts: MUHD · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say muddly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌdəli/ and the British form is /ˈmʌdəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.