How to Pronounce "stubborn as a mule"
expression
STUB-urn az uh MYOOL
STUB-uhn az uh MYOOL
Definition
Describes someone who refuses to change their opinion or behavior, no matter what others say; extremely stubborn.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstəbɝn/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmjuɫ
British English
stˈʌbən/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /mjˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUB-urn az uh MYOOL
UK
STUB-uhn az uh MYOOL
Listen in Context
My brother is stubborn as a mule when he makes decisions.
She was stubborn as a mule and refused to apologize.
Dad can be stubborn as a mule about fixing things himself.
Trust me, arguing with him is pointless—he's stubborn as a mule.