How to Pronounce Mutilating

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

MUT-il-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “mutilating”

"mutilating" has 4 syllables: mut-il-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does mutilating 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.

Synonyms

maimmangle

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Words that rhyme with mutilating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

manglemardisfiguremurdermaimingdisfiguringamputatingamputations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mutilating"?▾

"Mutilating" has 4 syllables: mut · il · at · ing.

What does "mutilating" mean?▾

Mutilating: 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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