How to Pronounce Mulch

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

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Syllable

Letters

/mʌltʃ/

IPA

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

noun

Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.
“An organic mulch is a mulch made of natural substances such as leaves or grass clippings.”
A material used as mulch, as a decorative redwood bark mulch.

verb

To apply mulch.
“Mulch your vegetable garden to retain moisture and keep weeds down.”
To turn into mulch.
“I decided to mulch the grass clippings.”

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How many syllables are in "mulch"?▾

"Mulch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mulch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mulch" is /mʌltʃ/.

What does "mulch" mean?▾

Mulch: Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.

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