How to pronounce mucous
Say it like MYOO-kus. Mucous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucous 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.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mucous
American and British speakers say mucous in essentially the same way: /ˈmjukəs/ in the US and /ˈmjuːkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-kus.
What does mucous mean?
- Pertaining to mucus.
- Having the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.
Where does mucous come from?
Naturalized from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus.
Words that rhyme with mucous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mucous.
Words that sound like mucous
Questions about saying mucous
How do you pronounce mucous?
Say MYOO-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjukəs/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucous?
Mucous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say mucous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjukəs/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mucous?
Mucous sounds the same as mucus in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.