How to pronounce muhly
Say it like MYOO-lee. Muhly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muhly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of muhly
American and British speakers say muhly in essentially the same way: /ˈmjuli/ in the US and /ˈmjuːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-lee.
What does muhly mean?
- Any of the many species of grasses of genus Muhlenbergia.
Where does muhly come from?
Shortening of translingual Muhlenbergia + -y.
Words that rhyme with muhly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muhly.
Questions about saying muhly
How do you pronounce muhly?
Say MYOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuli/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muhly?
Muhly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say muhly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjuli/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.