How to pronounce mucilaginous
Say it like myoo-sih-LAJ-ih-nus. Mucilaginous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAJ).
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- myoo
- sih
- LAJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucilaginous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mucilaginous
American and British speakers say mucilaginous in essentially the same way: /ˌmjusɪˈlædʒɪnəs/ in the US and /ˌmjuːsɪˈlædʒɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: myoo-sih-LAJ-ih-nus.
What does mucilaginous mean?
- Of or pertaining to mucilage; of, pertaining to, or resembling mucus; slimy and viscous.
Where does mucilaginous come from?
From New Latin mūcilāginōsus from Late Latin mūcus.
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Questions about saying mucilaginous
How do you pronounce mucilaginous?
Say myoo-sih-LAJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmjusɪˈlædʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˌmjuːsɪˈlædʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucilaginous?
Mucilaginous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAJ). Broken into parts: myoo · sih · LAJ · ih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say mucilaginous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmjusɪˈlædʒɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˌmjuːsɪˈlædʒɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.