How to Pronounce Mutant

To pronounce "mutant", say MUT-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmjuːtənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

mutant

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmjuːtənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mutant”

"mutant" has 2 syllables: mut-ant. It rhymes with pollutant, if that helps it stick.

What does mutant mean?

noun

Something which has mutated, which has one or more new characteristics from a mutation.
“Your plaid fish are mutants.”
Someone or something that seems strange, abnormal, or bizarre.
“Your neighbor seems to be a mutant; he’s so cringy!”

adjective

Of, relating to, undergoing (i.e. mutating), or resulting from change or mutation; that has undergone mutation.
“Your mutant fish are dying.”
Strange, abnormal, or bizarre.
“Your mutant brother just growled at me again!”

noun

An object in a program that serves as a lock, used to negotiate mutual exclusion among threads.

Synonyms

mutant

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Words that rhyme with mutant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pollutant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mutant"?▾

"Mutant" has 2 syllables: mut · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "mutant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mutant" is /ˈmjuːtənt/.

What does "mutant" mean?▾

Mutant: Something which has mutated, which has one or more new characteristics from a mutation.

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