How to pronounce mullein
Say it like MUHL-in. Mullein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mullein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mullein
American and British speakers say mullein in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌlɪn/ in the US and /ˈmʌlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-in.
What does mullein mean?
- Any of a few hundred species of European and Asian plants, of the genus Verbascum, especially that majority that have yellow flowers.
Where does mullein come from?
From Middle English moleyne, from Anglo-Norman moleine, which is either a Celtic borrowing and derived from Proto-Celtic *melinos (“yellow”) from *meli (“honey”) – an adjective found in Breton melen (“yellow”) and Welsh melyn (“yellow”) – o
Questions about saying mullein
How do you pronounce mullein?
Say MUHL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmʌlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mullein?
Mullein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · in.
Do Americans and Brits say mullein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmʌlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.