How to pronounce muffled
Say it like MUHF-uld. Muffled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHF).
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- MUHF
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muffled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of muffled
American and British speakers say muffled in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌfəld/ in the US and /ˈmʌfəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHF-uld.
What does muffled mean?
- simple past and past participle of muffle How to pronounce muffle
- Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.“A muffled curse escaped my lips.”
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Words that rhyme with muffled
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Questions about saying muffled
How do you pronounce muffled?
Say MUHF-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌfəld/. In British English it is /ˈmʌfəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muffled?
Muffled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHF). Broken into parts: MUHF · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say muffled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌfəld/ and the British form is /ˈmʌfəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.