How to Pronounce Muddle

To pronounce "muddle", say MUDDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌdəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmʌdəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “muddle”

"muddle" has 2 syllables: muddl-e. It rhymes with cuddle and huddle, if that helps it stick.

What does muddle mean?

noun

A mixture; a confusion; a garble.
“The muddle of nervous speech he uttered did not have much meaning.”
A mixture of crushed ingredients, as prepared with a muddler.

verb

To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
“Young children tend to muddle their words.”
To mash slightly for use in a cocktail.
“He muddled the mint sprigs in the bottom of the glass.”

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Words that rhyme with muddle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cuddle huddle diddle puddle fuddle befuddle scuddle tiddle quiddle cruddle nuddle griddle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muddle"?▾

"Muddle" has 2 syllables: muddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "muddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "muddle" is /ˈmʌdəl/.

What does "muddle" mean?▾

Muddle: A mixture; a confusion; a garble.

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