How to Pronounce Muffling

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

MUFFL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “muffling”

"muffling" has 2 syllables: muffl-ing. It rhymes with piffling and shuffling, if that helps it stick.

What does muffling 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”

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) That which muffles; heavy clothing.

Words that rhyme with muffling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pifflingshufflingsnufflingrufflingwhifflingscufflingreshufflingriffling

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muffling"?▾

"Muffling" has 2 syllables: muffl · ing.

What does "muffling" mean?▾

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

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