How to Pronounce Muggins

To pronounce "muggins", say MUGG-ins — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌ.ɡɪnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

muggins

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmʌ.ɡɪnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “muggins”

"muggins" has 2 syllables: mugg-ins. It rhymes with juggins, if that helps it stick.

What does muggins mean?

noun

  1. A fool or idiot (especially as an ironic way of referring to oneself).

    “I suppose muggins here will have to do all the work, as usual.”

  2. The act of stealing another player's points because they either mis-pegged or counted up incorrectly.

Words that rhyme with muggins

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

juggins

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muggins"?▾

"Muggins" has 2 syllables: mugg · ins.

What is the IPA transcription of "muggins"?▾

The IPA transcription of "muggins" is /ˈmʌ.ɡɪnz/.

What does "muggins" mean?▾

Muggins: A fool or idiot (especially as an ironic way of referring to oneself).

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