How to pronounce mui
Say it like MOO-ih. Mui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mui. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MOO
- ih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mui
American and British speakers say mui in essentially the same way: /ˈmuɪ/ in the US and /ˈmuːɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-ih.
What does mui mean?
- Chinese plum
Questions about saying mui
How do you pronounce mui?
Say MOO-ih. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmuːɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mui?
Mui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · ih.
Do Americans and Brits say mui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmuɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmuːɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.