How to pronounce mutilated
Say it like MYOO-tuh-lay-tud. Mutilated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tuh
- lay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutilated 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutilated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-tuh-lay-tud.
What does mutilated mean?
- simple past and past participle of mutilate How to pronounce mutilate
- Having undergone mutilation
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Questions about saying mutilated
How do you pronounce mutilated?
Say MYOO-tuh-lay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutəˌleɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtəˌleɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutilated?
Mutilated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tuh · lay · tud.
Is mutilated 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 /ˈmjuːtəˌleɪtəd/ (MYOO-tuh-lay-tud).