How to Pronounce "clear as mud"
expression
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈməd
KLEER-az-MUHD
klˈiə/ /ˈæs/ /mˈʌd
klee-uhz-MUD
Definition
This expression is used sarcastically to mean that something is very confusing or hard to understand, even though 'clear' usually means easy to see or understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈməd
British English
klˈiə/ /ˈæs/ /mˈʌd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEER-az-MUHD
UK
klee-uhz-MUD
Listen in Context
His instructions were clear as mud.
This math problem is clear as mud.
Her explanation was clear as mud.
"So, do you get it now?" "Nope, still clear as mud."