How to pronounce mutilations
Say it like myoo-tuh-LAY-shunz. Mutilations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- myoo
- tuh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutilations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutilations
- 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-shunz.
What does mutilations mean?
- plural of mutilation How to pronounce mutilation
Words that rhyme with mutilations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mutilations.
Questions about saying mutilations
How do you pronounce mutilations?
Say myoo-tuh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmjutəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutilations?
Mutilations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: myoo · tuh · LAY · shunz.
Is mutilations 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 /ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃənz/ (myoo-tuh-LAY-shunz).