How to pronounce mutex
Say it like MYOO-teks. Mutex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- teks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutex 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.
- teksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mutex
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-teks.
What does mutex mean?
- An object in a program that serves as a lock, used to negotiate mutual exclusion among threads.
- To apply a mutex to.
Where does mutex come from?
Syllabic abbreviation of mutually exclusive or mutual exclusion.
Questions about saying mutex
How do you pronounce mutex?
Say MYOO-teks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutɛks/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutex?
Mutex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · teks.
Is mutex 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 /ˈmjuːtɛks/ (MYOO-teks).