How to Pronounce Muffle

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/mʌfl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “muffle”

"muffle" has 2 syllables: muffl-e. It rhymes with shuffle and ruffle, if that helps it stick.

What does muffle mean?

noun

  1. Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
  2. A warm piece of clothing for the hands.

verb

  1. To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.
  2. To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound.

    “to muffle the strings of a drum, or that part of an oar which rests in the rowlock”

Words that rhyme with muffle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shufflerufflescufflesnufflepifflekerfufflewhiffleskiffletruffleduffelreshuffleduffle

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muffle"?▾

"Muffle" has 2 syllables: muffl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "muffle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "muffle" is /mʌfl̩/.

What does "muffle" mean?▾

Muffle: Anything that mutes or deadens sound.

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