How to pronounce mulish
Say it like MYOO-lish. Mulish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mulish 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.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mulish
American and British speakers say mulish in essentially the same way: /ˈmjulɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-lish.
What does mulish mean?
- Characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.
Where does mulish come from?
From mule + -ish.
Words that rhyme with mulish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mulish.
Questions about saying mulish
How do you pronounce mulish?
Say MYOO-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjulɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mulish?
Mulish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say mulish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjulɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.