How to pronounce mutinous
Say it like MYOO-tuh-nus. Mutinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- tuh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutinous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutinous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MYOO-tuh-nus.
What does mutinous mean?
- Likely to commit mutiny.
- Of, pertaining to, or constituting mutiny.
Questions about saying mutinous
How do you pronounce mutinous?
Say MYOO-tuh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutənəs/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutinous?
Mutinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · tuh · nus.
Is mutinous 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 /ˈmjuːtənəs/ (MYOO-tuh-nus).