How to Pronounce Mull

To pronounce "mull", say MULL — one syllable, IPA /mʌl/. 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

/mʌl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mull”

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

Sounds exactly like: muhl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mull mean?

noun

  1. A thin, soft muslin.
  2. Marijuana that has been chopped to prepare it for smoking.

verb

  1. (usually with over) To work (over) mentally; to cogitate; to ruminate.

    “he paused to mull over his various options before making a decision”

  2. To powder; to pulverize.

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Words that rhyme with mull

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dulllullnullcullgullscullskulltrullullefulstrullsquill

Related words

pondercontemplatemeditatespeculatemusereflectruminate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mull"?▾

"Mull" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mull"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mull" is /mʌl/.

What does "mull" mean?▾

Mull: A thin, soft muslin.

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