How to pronounce mullet
Say it like MUHL-ut. Mullet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mullet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MUHL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mullet 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mullet
American and British speakers say mullet in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌlət/ in the US and /ˈmʌlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-ut.
What does mullet mean?
- A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes).
- Those of the genus Mullus within that family.
- A fish of the family Mugilidae (order Mugiliformes).
- A fool.
- A men's hairstyle where the hair is kept short on the top and sides and long at the back.
- A person who mindlessly follows a fad, a trend, or a leader.
Questions about saying mullet
How do you pronounce mullet?
Say MUHL-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌlət/. In British English it is /ˈmʌlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mullet?
Mullet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say mullet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌlət/ and the British form is /ˈmʌlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.