How to pronounce mutineer
Say it like myoo-tuh-NEER. Mutineer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER).
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- myoo
- tuh
- NEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutineer 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.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mutineer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: myoo-tuh-NEER.
What does mutineer mean?
- Someone who participates in mutiny.
- To mutiny.
Where does mutineer come from?
From French mutinier.
Words that rhyme with mutineer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mutineer.
Questions about saying mutineer
How do you pronounce mutineer?
Say myoo-tuh-NEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌmjutəˈnɪr/. In British English it is /ˌmjuːtəˈnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutineer?
Mutineer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER). Broken into parts: myoo · tuh · NEER.
Is mutineer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmjuːtəˈnɪə/ (myoo-tuh-NEER).