How to pronounce mutate
Say it like MYOO-tayt. Mutate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutate 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.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mutate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: myoo-TAYT.
What does mutate mean?
- To undergo mutation.“The virus has mutated into a more resilient version.”
- To cause mutation.
Where does mutate come from?
First attested in 1796; back-formation from mutation on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix), ultimately from Latin mūtō (“to exchange; to change, to vary”).
Questions about saying mutate
How do you pronounce mutate?
Say MYOO-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuteɪt/. In British English it is /mjuːˈteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutate?
Mutate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tayt.
Is mutate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mjuːˈteɪt/ (myoo-TAYT).