How to pronounce mules
Say it like MYOOLZ. Mules is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MYOOLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mules pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mules
American and British speakers say mules in essentially the same way: /mjulz/ in the US and /mjuːlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOOLZ.
What does mules mean?
- plural of mule How to pronounce mule
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mule How to pronounce mule
- To remove skin from (an animal) to prevent myiasis.
Questions about saying mules
How do you pronounce mules?
Say MYOOLZ. The American pronunciation is /mjulz/. In British English it is /mjuːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mules?
Mules is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYOOLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say mules the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjulz/ and the British form is /mjuːlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.