How to pronounce mouthy
Say it like MOW-thee. Mouthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW).
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- MOW
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mouthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mouthy
American and British speakers say mouthy in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊθi/ in the US and /ˈmaʊθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOW-thee.
What does mouthy mean?
- Of a dog: inclined to bite or nip.
- Alternative spelling of mouthie (“the mouth”).
Where does mouthy come from?
From mouth + -y (adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying mouthy
How do you pronounce mouthy?
Say MOW-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊθi/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mouthy?
Mouthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW). Broken into parts: MOW · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say mouthy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊθi/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.