How to Pronounce Mules

To pronounce "mules", say MUL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /mjuːlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/mjuːlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mules”

"mules" has 2 syllables: mul-es. It rhymes with spools and gules, if that helps it stick.

What does mules mean?

noun

  1. The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.
  2. The generally sterile hybrid offspring of any two species of animals.

verb

  1. To smuggle (illegal drugs).

noun

  1. A shoe that has no fitting or strap around the heel, but which covers the foot.

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Words that rhyme with mules

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spoolsgulesjewelsfoolspoolsstoolsghoulsoverrulesridiculestoolsmoleculesjoules

Related words

scuffscuffshorsessumpterponiesantsburrosdonkeys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mules"?▾

"Mules" has 2 syllables: mul · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "mules"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mules" is /mjuːlz/.

What does "mules" mean?▾

Mules: The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

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