How to pronounce mutual
Say it like MYOO-choo-ul. Mutual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutual 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.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutual
American and British speakers say mutual in essentially the same way: /ˈmjutʃuəl/ in the US and /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-choo-ul.
What does mutual mean?
- common to or shared by two or more parties“a common friend”“the mutual interests of management and labor”
- concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return“reciprocal aid”“reciprocal trade”
Where does mutual come from?
Borrowed from Middle French mutuel, from Latin mūtuus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mutual
How do you pronounce mutual?
Say MYOO-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutual?
Mutual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · choo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say mutual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjutʃuəl/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.