How to pronounce mucopus
Say it like MYOO-koh-pus. Mucopus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- koh
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucopus 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of mucopus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MYOO-koh-pus.
What does mucopus mean?
- a mixture of mucus and pus
Where does mucopus come from?
From muco- + pus.
Questions about saying mucopus
How do you pronounce mucopus?
Say MYOO-koh-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjukoʊpʌs/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːkəʊpʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucopus?
Mucopus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · koh · pus.
Is mucopus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmjuːkəʊpʌs/ (MYOO-koh-pus).