How to pronounce mutant
Say it like MYOO-tunt. Mutant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-tunt.
What does mutant mean?
- (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
- an animal that has undergone mutation
- tending to undergo or resulting from mutation“a mutant gene”
Where does mutant come from?
From Latin mūtāns, present participle of mūtō.
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Words that rhyme with mutant
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Questions about saying mutant
How do you pronounce mutant?
Say MYOO-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutənt/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutant?
Mutant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tunt.
Is mutant 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 /ˈmjuːtənt/ (MYOO-tunt).