How to pronounce mucilage
Say it like MYOO-sih-lij. Mucilage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- sih
- lij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucilage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mucilage
American and British speakers say mucilage in essentially the same way: /ˈmjusɪlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈmjuːsɪlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-sih-lij.
What does mucilage mean?
- A thick gluey substance (gum) produced by many plants and some microorganisms.
Where does mucilage come from?
From Middle English muscilage, mussillage, from Middle French mucilage (“viscous substance found in vegetable material”), from Late Latin mūcilāgō (“musty or moldy juice”).
Questions about saying mucilage
How do you pronounce mucilage?
Say MYOO-sih-lij. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjusɪlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːsɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucilage?
Mucilage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · sih · lij.
Do Americans and Brits say mucilage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjusɪlɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːsɪlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.