How to pronounce mutation
Say it like myoo-TAY-shun. Mutation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- myoo
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutation
American and British speakers say mutation in essentially the same way: /mjuˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /mjuːˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: myoo-TAY-shun.
What does mutation mean?
- (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
- (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
- a change or alteration in form or qualities
Where does mutation come from?
Late 14th century as Middle English mutacioun, from Latin mūtātiō, both directly and via Old French mutacion.
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Words that rhyme with mutation
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Questions about saying mutation
How do you pronounce mutation?
Say myoo-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mjuˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /mjuːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutation?
Mutation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: myoo · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say mutation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjuˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /mjuːˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.