How to pronounce mutable
Say it like MYOO-tuh-bul. Mutable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutable 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-tuh-bul.
What does mutable mean?
- Changeable, dynamic, evolutive; inclined to change, evolve, mutate.
- Having a value that is changeable during program execution.
- Being one of the signs Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, associated with adaptability, flexibility and sympathy.
- Something mutable; a variable or value that can change.
Where does mutable come from?
From Middle English mutable, from Old French mutable, from Latin mutabilis (“liable to change”).
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Words that rhyme with mutable
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Questions about saying mutable
How do you pronounce mutable?
Say MYOO-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutable?
Mutable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tuh · bul.
Is mutable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmjuːtəbəl/ (MYOO-tuh-bul).