To pronounce "mucus", say MUC-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmjuːkəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
mucus
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/ˈmjuːkəs/
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"mucus" has 2 syllables: muc-us. It rhymes with leucous and mucous, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mucous — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Mucus" has 2 syllables: muc · us.
The IPA transcription of "mucus" is /ˈmjuːkəs/.
Mucus: A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
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