How to pronounce mugwort
Say it like MUHG-wurt. Mugwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG).
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- MUHG
- wurt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mugwort 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.
- wurtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of mugwort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHG-wurt.
What does mugwort mean?
- Any member of the species Artemisia vulgaris of plants native to temperate Eurasia and north Africa, traditionally used medicinally.
- Any of several aromatic plants of the genus Artemisia native to Eurasia, Africa, and North America.
Where does mugwort come from?
From Middle English mugwort, mugwyrt, mucgwurt, from Old English mucgwyrt, mucwyrt et al., from Proto-Germanic; probably corresponding to midge + wort.
Questions about saying mugwort
How do you pronounce mugwort?
Say MUHG-wurt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌɡwɝt/. In British English it is /ˈmʌɡwɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mugwort?
Mugwort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHG). Broken into parts: MUHG · wurt.
Is mugwort pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌɡwɜːt/ (MUHG-wurt).