How to pronounce mutations
Say it like myoo-TAY-shunz. Mutations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- myoo
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutations
American and British speakers say mutations in essentially the same way: /mjuˈteɪʃənz/ in the US and /mjuːˈteɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: myoo-TAY-shunz.
What does mutations mean?
- plural of mutation How to pronounce mutation
Words that rhyme with mutations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mutations.
Questions about saying mutations
How do you pronounce mutations?
Say myoo-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /mjuˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /mjuːˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutations?
Mutations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: myoo · TAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say mutations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjuˈteɪʃənz/ and the British form is /mjuːˈteɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.