How to Pronounce Mute

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/mjuːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mute”

"mute" has 2 syllables: mut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does mute mean?

noun

  1. A stopped consonant; a stop.
  2. An actor who does not speak; a mime performer.

verb

  1. To silence, to make quiet.
  2. To turn off the sound of.

    “Please mute the music while I make a call.”

adjective

  1. Not having the power of speech; dumb.
  2. Silent; not making a sound.

Synonyms

occlusiveplosivestop

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Words that rhyme with mute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

dumbsilentinarticulateunarticulatewordlessdulldeaf-mutenonspeaking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mute"?▾

"Mute" has 2 syllables: mut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mute" is /mjuːt/.

What does "mute" mean?▾

Mute: A stopped consonant; a stop.

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