How to pronounce mootah
Say it like MOO-tuh. Mootah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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US American/ˈmutə/MOO-tuh
UK British/ˈmuːtə/MOO-tuh
- MOO
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mootah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mootah
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOO-tuh.
What does mootah mean?
noun
- Marijuana.
Where does mootah come from?
Probably from Mexican Spanish mota.
Questions about saying mootah
How do you pronounce mootah?
Say MOO-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmutə/. In British English it is /ˈmuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mootah?
Mootah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · tuh.
Is mootah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmuːtə/ (MOO-tuh).