How to pronounce mudskipper
Say it like MUHD-skip-er. Mudskipper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD).
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- MUHD
- skip
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mudskipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- skipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mudskipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHD-skip-uh.
What does mudskipper mean?
- Any of various gobies of the subfamily Oxudercinae that are able to survive out of water by breathing through their skins and having strong pectoral fins that act as simple legs.
Where does mudskipper come from?
From mud + skipper.
Questions about saying mudskipper
How do you pronounce mudskipper?
Say MUHD-skip-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌdˌskɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌdˌskɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mudskipper?
Mudskipper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD). Broken into parts: MUHD · skip · er.
Is mudskipper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌdˌskɪpə/ (MUHD-skip-uh).