How to pronounce muffles
Say it like MUHF-ulz. Muffles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHF).
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- MUHF
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muffles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of muffles
American and British speakers say muffles in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌfəlz/ in the US and /ˈmʌfəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHF-ulz.
What does muffles mean?
- plural of muffle How to pronounce muffle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of muffle How to pronounce muffle
Questions about saying muffles
How do you pronounce muffles?
Say MUHF-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌfəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmʌfəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muffles?
Muffles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHF). Broken into parts: MUHF · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say muffles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌfəlz/ and the British form is /ˈmʌfəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.