How to Pronounce Mutilated

To pronounce "mutilated", say MUT-il-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

MUT-il-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “mutilated”

"mutilated" has 4 syllables: mut-il-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does mutilated mean?

verb

  1. To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.
  2. To destroy beyond recognition.

adjective

  1. Having undergone mutilation

Synonyms

maimmangle

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Words that rhyme with mutilated

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elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

mangleddamagedunfitinjuredmaimedcrippleddismembereddisabled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mutilated"?▾

"Mutilated" has 4 syllables: mut · il · at · ed.

What does "mutilated" mean?▾

Mutilated: To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.

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