How to pronounce mutilating
Say it like MYOO-tuh-lay-ting. Mutilating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutilating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mutilating
- 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-ting.
What does mutilating mean?
- present participle and gerund of mutilate How to pronounce mutilate
Questions about saying mutilating
How do you pronounce mutilating?
Say MYOO-tuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutilating?
Mutilating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tuh · lay · ting.
Is mutilating 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 /ˈmjuːtəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (MYOO-tuh-lay-ting).