To pronounce "mucous", say MUC-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmjuːkəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmjuːkəs/
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"mucous" has 2 syllables: muc-ous. It rhymes with mucus and leucous, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mucus — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mucous" has 2 syllables: muc · ous.
The IPA transcription of "mucous" is /ˈmjuːkəs/.
Mucous: Pertaining to mucus
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