dʌl hʌʃt ˈmʌfl̩d ˈkwaɪ.ɪt ˈsɒfənd ˈsɔfənd ˈsɑfənd səbˈdud səbˈdjuːd being or made softer or less loud or clear the dull boom of distant breaking waves muffled drums the muffled noises of the street muted trumpets in a softened tone hushed voices muted trumpets a subdued whisper a quiet reprimand