How to Pronounce Mouth

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

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Syllable

Letters

/mʌʊθ/

IPA

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

noun

The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
“"Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor.”
The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.
“The mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.”

verb

To speak; to utter.
“He mouthed his opinions on the subject at the meeting.”
To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.
“The prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "mouth"?▾

"Mouth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mouth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mouth" is /mʌʊθ/.

What does "mouth" mean?▾

Mouth: The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.

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