How to pronounce muffling
Say it like MUHF-ling. Muffling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHF).
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- MUHF
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muffling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of muffling
American and British speakers say muffling in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌflɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌflɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHF-ling.
What does muffling mean?
- present participle and gerund of muffle How to pronounce muffle
- That which muffles; heavy clothing.
Words that rhyme with muffling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muffling.
Questions about saying muffling
How do you pronounce muffling?
Say MUHF-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌflɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌflɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muffling?
Muffling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHF). Broken into parts: MUHF · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say muffling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌflɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌflɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.