How to Pronounce Mood

To pronounce "mood", say MOOD — one syllable, IPA /muːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/muːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mood”

"mood" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does mood mean?

noun

  1. A mental or emotional state, composure.

    “I've been in a bad mood since I dumped my boyfriend.”

  2. Emotional character (of a work of music, literature, or other art).

Synonyms

big moodcomposurehumorspirittemperamentframe of mindhuff

Antonyms

good humourgood moodgood spirits

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Words that rhyme with mood

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

tempermodalityhumorhumourmodeclimatemind-setmindset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mood"?▾

"Mood" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mood"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mood" is /muːd/.

What does "mood" mean?▾

Mood: A mental or emotional state, composure.

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