How to pronounce mudflap
Say it like MUHD-flap. Mudflap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD).
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- MUHD
- flap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mudflap 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.
- flapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mudflap
American and British speakers say mudflap in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌdˌflæp/ in the US and /ˈmʌdˌflæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHD-flap.
What does mudflap mean?
- A rectangular flap mounted near the wheel of a motor vehicle (especially a truck) to prevent mud or rocks from being thrown up (by the wheel), either onto the body panels or into the path of vehicles following behind.
Where does mudflap come from?
From mud + flap.
Questions about saying mudflap
How do you pronounce mudflap?
Say MUHD-flap. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌdˌflæp/. In British English it is /ˈmʌdˌflæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mudflap?
Mudflap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD). Broken into parts: MUHD · flap.
Do Americans and Brits say mudflap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌdˌflæp/ and the British form is /ˈmʌdˌflæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.