How to Pronounce Mud

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

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Letters

/mʌd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mud”

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

Sounds exactly like: mudd — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mud mean?

noun

  1. A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment.
  2. A plaster-like mixture used to texture or smooth drywall.

verb

  1. To make muddy or dirty; to apply mud to (something).
  2. To make turbid.

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Words that rhyme with mud

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scudthudstudfloodbudcruddudstridbluebloodredbud

Related words

muckmireclayfenderslammlivesseldump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mud"?▾

"Mud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mud" is /mʌd/.

What does "mud" mean?▾

Mud: A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment.

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