How to pronounce muting
Say it like MYOO-ting. Muting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of muting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-ting.
What does muting mean?
- The process by which something is muted or silenced.
- The dung of birds.
- present participle and gerund of mute How to pronounce mute
Words that rhyme with muting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muting.
Questions about saying muting
How do you pronounce muting?
Say MYOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muting?
Muting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · ting.
Is muting 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 /ˈmjuːtɪŋ/ (MYOO-ting).