How to pronounce mugient
Say it like MYOO-jee-unt. Mugient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- jee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mugient 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mugient
American and British speakers say mugient in essentially the same way: /ˈmjudʒiənt/ in the US and /ˈmjuːdʒiənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-jee-unt.
What does mugient mean?
- Lowing; bellowing.
Where does mugient come from?
Borrowed from Latin mūgiēns, present participle of mūgiō (“to bellow”).
Questions about saying mugient
How do you pronounce mugient?
Say MYOO-jee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjudʒiənt/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːdʒiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mugient?
Mugient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · jee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say mugient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjudʒiənt/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːdʒiənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.