How to pronounce mouthpart
Say it like MOWTH-part. Mouthpart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWTH).
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- MOWTH
- part
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mouthpart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- partGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mouthpart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOWTH-paht.
What does mouthpart mean?
- An appendage-like structure on the outside of an insect's or other arthropod's mouth, serving to manipulate and masticate food.“The fans, or brushes, create currents in the water that direct food toward the larvae’s mouthparts and help stuff the food into their deeply concealed mouths.”
Where does mouthpart come from?
From mouth + part.
Questions about saying mouthpart
How do you pronounce mouthpart?
Say MOWTH-part. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊθˌpɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊθˌpɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mouthpart?
Mouthpart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWTH). Broken into parts: MOWTH · part.
Is mouthpart 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 /ˈmaʊθˌpɑːt/ (MOWTH-paht).