How to pronounce muted
Say it like MYOO-tid. Muted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of muted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-tid.
What does muted mean?
- Not expressed strongly or openly; subdued and understated“muted criticism”
- Quiet or soft.
- Subdued.
- simple past and past participle of mute How to pronounce mute
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Words that rhyme with muted
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Questions about saying muted
How do you pronounce muted?
Say MYOO-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muted?
Muted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tid.
Is muted 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 /ˈmjuːtɪd/ (MYOO-tid).