How to Pronounce Muffin

To pronounce "muffin", say MUFF-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌfɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmʌfɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “muffin”

"muffin" has 2 syllables: muff-in. It rhymes with typhon and gryphon, if that helps it stick.

What does muffin mean?

noun

  1. A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc, before being eaten.
  2. A type of individual bread such as corn, bran, banana or zucchini bread often sliced and spread with butter, etc before being eaten.

Synonyms

English muffin

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Words that rhyme with muffin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

typhongryphonguffintoughenroughenruffingryfonduffinbuffin

Related words

gembuncupcaketoasttoastedpumpkinkidkitten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muffin"?▾

"Muffin" has 2 syllables: muff · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "muffin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "muffin" is /ˈmʌfɪn/.

What does "muffin" mean?▾

Muffin: A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc, before being eaten.

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