How to pronounce mucus
Say it like MYOO-kus. Mucus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucus 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 mucus
American and British speakers say mucus in essentially the same way: /ˈmjukəs/ in the US and /ˈmjuːkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-kus.
What does mucus mean?
- A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.“The mucus in coryza may vary from runny to viscous.”
Where does mucus come from?
Partly displaced Old English slīm, whence modern slime.
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Words that rhyme with mucus
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Questions about saying mucus
How do you pronounce mucus?
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 mucus?
Mucus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say mucus 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 mucus?
Mucus sounds the same as mucous in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.