How to Pronounce Muddled

To pronounce "muddled", say MUDDL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

MUDDL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “muddled”

"muddled" has 2 syllables: muddl-ed. It rhymes with befuddled and huddled, if that helps it stick.

What does muddled mean?

verb

  1. To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.

    “Young children tend to muddle their words.”

  2. To mash slightly for use in a cocktail.

    “He muddled the mint sprigs in the bottom of the glass.”

adjective

  1. Confused, disorganised, in disarray.

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Words that rhyme with muddled

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befuddledhuddledfuddledcuddledpuddledpiddleddiddledmiddledtwiddled

Related words

confusedbefuddledaddledmuzzywoolly-headedwoollywooly-mindedwooly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muddled"?▾

"Muddled" has 2 syllables: muddl · ed.

What does "muddled" mean?▾

Muddled: To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.

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