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How to pronounce mouthbreeder

Say it like MOWTH-bree-der. Mouthbreeder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWTH).

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US American/ˈmaʊθˌbridɚ/MOWTH-bree-der
UK British/ˈmaʊθbriːdə/MOWTH-bree-duh
  • MOWTH
  • bree
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mouthbreeder pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MOWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
  2. breeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  3. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of mouthbreeder

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: MOWTH-bree-duh.

What does mouthbreeder mean?

noun
  1. Synonym of mouthbrooder.

Where does mouthbreeder come from?

From mouth + breeder.

Questions about saying mouthbreeder

How do you pronounce mouthbreeder?

Say MOWTH-bree-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊθˌbridɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊθbriːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mouthbreeder?

Mouthbreeder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWTH). Broken into parts: MOWTH · bree · der.

Is mouthbreeder 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 /ˈmaʊθbriːdə/ (MOWTH-bree-duh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).