How to Pronounce Muffled

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmʌfl̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “muffled”

"muffled" has 2 syllables: muffl-ed. It rhymes with unruffled and ruffled, if that helps it stick.

What does muffled mean?

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”

adjective

  1. (of a sound) Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.

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Words that rhyme with muffled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unruffledruffledshuffledtruffledscuffledreshuffledriffledsniffled

Related words

dullmutedsoftenedsoftcovereddeafstifledoff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muffled"?▾

"Muffled" has 2 syllables: muffl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "muffled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "muffled" is /ˈmʌfl̩d/.

What does "muffled" mean?▾

Muffled: To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.

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