How to pronounce mural
Say it like MYUUR-ul. Mural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYUUR).
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- MYUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mural
American and British speakers say mural in essentially the same way: /ˈmjʊrəl/ in the US and /ˈmjʊərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOOR-rul.
What does mural mean?
- A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.
- Of or relating to a wall; on, or in, or against a wall.“a mural quadrant”
- Resembling a wall; perpendicular or steep.“a mural precipice”
- To create a mural.
Where does mural come from?
Borrowed from French mural, from Latin muralis, from murus (“wall”).
Words that rhyme with mural
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Questions about saying mural
How do you pronounce mural?
Say MYUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˈmjʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mural?
Mural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYUUR). Broken into parts: MYUUR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say mural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjʊrəl/ and the British form is /ˈmjʊərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.