How to pronounce mule
Say it like MYOOL. Mule is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- MYOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mule
American and British speakers say mule in essentially the same way: /mjul/ in the US and /mjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOOL.
What does mule mean?
- The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.
- The generally sterile hybrid offspring of any two species of animals.
- A stubborn person.
- Any shoe with an upper covering the front of the foot but without a back flap or strap, leaving the heel exposed.
- To smuggle (illegal drugs).
Where does mule come from?
Inherited from Middle English mule, from Anglo-Norman mule (“she-mule”) and Old English mūl, both ultimately from Latin mūlus, from Proto-Indo-European *mukslós.
Words that rhyme with mule
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mule.
Questions about saying mule
How do you pronounce mule?
Say MYOOL. The American pronunciation is /mjul/. In British English it is /mjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mule?
Mule is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYOOL.
Do Americans and Brits say mule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjul/ and the British form is /mjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.