How to pronounce mutton
Say it like MUHT-un. Mutton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHT).
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- MUHT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MUHT-un.
What does mutton mean?
- The meat of sheep used as food; especially, that of adults.
- The meat of a goat, urial, or other caprine.
- Em, a unit of measurement equal to the height of the type in use.
- deaf.
Where does mutton come from?
From Middle English motoun, moton, from Old French mouton (“sheep”), from Vulgar Latin moltō, from Gaulish *multon-, from Proto-Celtic *moltos (“ram, wether”).
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Words that rhyme with mutton
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Questions about saying mutton
How do you pronounce mutton?
Say MUHT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌtən/. In British English it is /ˈmʌtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutton?
Mutton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHT). Broken into parts: MUHT · un.
Is mutton 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 /ˈmʌtən/ (MUHT-un).