How to Pronounce "mulligan"
word
/ˈməɫɪɡən/
MUH-lih-guhn
/mˈʌlɪɡən/
MUL-ih-guhn
Definition
A 'mulligan' is an informal term used in golf and other games when a player gets a second chance to perform an action, usually after a poor first attempt.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈməɫɪɡən/
British English
/mˈʌlɪɡən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUH-lih-guhn
UK
MUL-ih-guhn
Listen in Context
He asked for a mulligan after missing his first shot.
In this card game, you get one mulligan per round.
She used her only mulligan to redo the exercise.
Can I get a mulligan? That answer was terrible!