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How to pronounce mulling

Say it like MUHL-ing. Mulling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).

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US American/ˈmʌlɪŋ/MUHL-ing
UK British/ˈmʌlɪŋ/MUHL-ing
  • MUHL
  • ing
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mulling pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of mulling

American and British speakers say mulling in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌlɪŋ/ in the UK.

British respelling: MUHL-ing.

What does mulling mean?

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of mull How to pronounce mull
noun
  1. The act of one who mulls or thinks over something.

Questions about saying mulling

How do you pronounce mulling?

Say MUHL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mulling?

Mulling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · ing.

Do Americans and Brits say mulling the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).