How to pronounce muggle
Say it like MUHG-ul. Muggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG).
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- MUHG
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muggle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHGSay 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 muggle
American and British speakers say muggle in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌɡəl/ in the US and /ˈmʌɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHG-ul.
What does muggle mean?
- Marijuana.
- A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
- A person who has no magical abilities.
- A person who lacks a particular ability or skill; a non-specialist; also, a person who is not a member of a group; an outsider.
- A person not involved in the pastime of geocaching.
- To deface, destroy, or remove a geocache.
Where does muggle come from?
Origin unknown; first known to have come into use in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A., in the mid-1920s.
Words that rhyme with muggle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muggle.
Questions about saying muggle
How do you pronounce muggle?
Say MUHG-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈmʌɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muggle?
Muggle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG). Broken into parts: MUHG · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say muggle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈmʌɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.