How to Pronounce Moot

To pronounce "moot", say MOOT — one syllable, IPA /muːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/muːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “moot”

"moot" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does moot mean?

noun

  1. A moot court.
  2. A system of arbitration in many areas of Africa in which the primary goal is to settle a dispute and reintegrate adversaries into society rather than assess penalties.

adjective

  1. Subject to discussion (originally at a moot); arguable, debatable, unsolved or impossible to solve.

    “1903, Walter Crane and Lewis F. Day, Moot Points: Friendly Disputes on Art and Industry Between Walter Crane and Lewis F. Day”

  2. Being an exercise of thought; academic.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with moot

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astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutebruitpursuitattributesubstituteexecute

Related words

debatedebatabledeliberatecontestableconsiderdisputabledisputedcontroversial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moot"?▾

"Moot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "moot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "moot" is /muːt/.

What does "moot" mean?▾

Moot: A moot court.

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