How to pronounce mutilation
Say it like myoo-tuh-LAY-shun. Mutilation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- myoo
- tuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutilation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutilation
- 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-shun.
What does mutilation mean?
- The act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated.
Where does mutilation come from?
Latin mutilatio; compare French mutilation.
Words that rhyme with mutilation
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Questions about saying mutilation
How do you pronounce mutilation?
Say myoo-tuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmjutəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutilation?
Mutilation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: myoo · tuh · LAY · shun.
Is mutilation 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 /ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃən/ (myoo-tuh-LAY-shun).