How to pronounce muffle
Say it like MUHF-ul. Muffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHF).
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- MUHF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHFSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of muffle
American and British speakers say muffle in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌfəl/ in the US and /ˈmʌfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHF-ul.
What does muffle mean?
- To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.
- To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound.“to muffle the strings of a drum, or that part of an oar which rests in the rowlock”
- To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).
- Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
- A warm piece of clothing for the hands.
- A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace)
Where does muffle come from?
From Middle English muflen (“to muffle”), aphetic alteration of Anglo-Norman amoufler, from Old French enmoufler (“to wrap up, muffle”), from moufle (“mitten”), from Medieval Latin muffula (“a muff”), of Germanic origin (, first recorded in
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Words that rhyme with muffle
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Questions about saying muffle
How do you pronounce muffle?
Say MUHF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌfəl/. In British English it is /ˈmʌfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muffle?
Muffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHF). Broken into parts: MUHF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say muffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌfəl/ and the British form is /ˈmʌfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.