How to pronounce mutagen
Say it like MYOO-tuh-jen. Mutagen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tuh
- jen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutagen 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.
- jenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mutagen
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-tuh-jen.
What does mutagen mean?
- Any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation.
Where does mutagen come from?
From muta- + -gen.
Questions about saying mutagen
How do you pronounce mutagen?
Say MYOO-tuh-jen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutədʒɛn/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtədʒɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutagen?
Mutagen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tuh · jen.
Is mutagen 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 /ˈmjuːtədʒɛn/ (MYOO-tuh-jen).