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How to pronounce mutated

Say it like MYOO-tay-tid. Mutated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).

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US American/ˈmjuˌteɪtɪd/MYOO-tay-tid
UK British/ˈmjuːˌteɪtɪd/MYOO-tay-tid
  • MYOO
  • tay
  • tid
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mutated pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  3. tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of mutated

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: MYOO-tay-tid.

What does mutated mean?

adjective
  1. Possessing a mutation.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of mutate How to pronounce mutate

Questions about saying mutated

How do you pronounce mutated?

Say MYOO-tay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuˌteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːˌteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mutated?

Mutated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tay · tid.

Is mutated 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 /ˈmjuːˌteɪtɪd/ (MYOO-tay-tid).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).