How to Pronounce Muggy

To pronounce "muggy", say MUGGY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmʌɡi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈmʌɡi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “muggy”

"muggy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fuggy and buggy, if that helps it stick.

What does muggy mean?

adjective

  1. (Of the weather, air, etc) humid, or hot and humid.
  2. Wet or mouldy

    “muggy straw”

Synonyms

closeoppressivestickysultry

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Words that rhyme with muggy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fuggybuggydruggiehuggythuggeedruggypuggyvuggyspriggymuggeeruggy

Related words

steamywetstickydamphumidmoistmuggishsultry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muggy"?▾

"Muggy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "muggy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "muggy" is /ˈmʌɡi/.

What does "muggy" mean?▾

Muggy: (Of the weather, air, etc) humid, or hot and humid.

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