How to pronounce motherfucking
Say it like MUHTH-er-fuhk-ing. Motherfucking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- er
- fuhk
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motherfucking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fuhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of motherfucking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHTH-uh-fuhk-ing.
What does motherfucking mean?
- To an extreme degree.“He is one motherfucking mean dude.”
Where does motherfucking come from?
Back-formation from motherfucker.
Questions about saying motherfucking
How do you pronounce motherfucking?
Say MUHTH-er-fuhk-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motherfucking?
Motherfucking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · er · fuhk · ing.
Is motherfucking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkɪŋ/ (MUHTH-uh-fuhk-ing).