How to pronounce mulligans
Say it like MUHL-ih-gunz. Mulligans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- ih
- gunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mulligans 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mulligans
American and British speakers say mulligans in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌlɪɡənz/ in the US and /ˈmʌlɪɡənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-ih-gunz.
What does mulligans mean?
- plural of mulligan How to pronounce mulligan
Questions about saying mulligans
How do you pronounce mulligans?
Say MUHL-ih-gunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌlɪɡənz/. In British English it is /ˈmʌlɪɡənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mulligans?
Mulligans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · ih · gunz.
Do Americans and Brits say mulligans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌlɪɡənz/ and the British form is /ˈmʌlɪɡənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.