How to pronounce mutating
Say it like MYOO-tay-ting. Mutating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutating 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.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mutating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-tay-ting.
What does mutating mean?
- present participle and gerund of mutate How to pronounce mutate
- Causing or tending to cause mutation.“The mutating process that cells undergo can lead to cancer.”
- Having the ability to make changes to data other than its makeup.“The begin() member of std::string returns a mutating iterator.”
Questions about saying mutating
How do you pronounce mutating?
Say MYOO-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutating?
Mutating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tay · ting.
Is mutating 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 /ˈmjuːteɪtɪŋ/ (MYOO-tay-ting).