HOW TO PRONOUNCE
mural
/ˈmjʊɹəl/
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Keep the y sound after m.
The opening has m followed by the y sound in yes before the stressed vowel. Let the r lead into a light final syllable ending in l.
2 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“A colorful mural covers the wall.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does mural mean?
noun
- A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.
adjective
- Of or relating to a wall; on, or in, or against a wall.
- Resembling a wall; perpendicular or steep.
More meanings (1)
verb
- To create a mural.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈmjʊɹəl/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
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It was perfectly clear, and the rising sun was beginning to brighten the mural crown of St. Giles's Cathedral.
Disburd’nd Heav’n rejoic’d, and soon repaird Her mural breach, returning whence it rowld.
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Now is the mural down between the two neighbours.
While we were still contemplating Betsy's mural flight, an awful crash came from the pantry, and we found Gladiola Murphy weeping among the ruins of five yellow plates.
I am a little sorry that Richcourt is not in Florence; it would be pleasant to dress yourself up in mural crowns and American plumes in his face.