How to Pronounce Mutation

To pronounce "mutation", say MUT-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /mjuˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/mjuˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mutation”

"mutation" has 3 syllables: mut-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does mutation mean?

noun

  1. Any alteration or change.
  2. Any heritable change of the base-pair sequence of genetic material.

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Words that rhyme with mutation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

mutantsportmutagenicitymutagenesisfluxvariantvariationtransformation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mutation"?▾

"Mutation" has 3 syllables: mut · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "mutation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mutation" is /mjuˈteɪʃən/.

What does "mutation" mean?▾

Mutation: Any alteration or change.

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