How to Pronounce Mutual

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mutual”

"mutual" has 2 syllables: mut-ual. It rhymes with parimutuel and massmutual, if that helps it stick.

What does mutual mean?

noun

  1. A mutual fund.
  2. A mutual organization.

adjective

  1. Having the same relationship, each to each other.

    “They were mutual enemies.”

  2. Collective, done or held in common.

    “Mutual insurance.”

Synonyms

mutualsharedreciprocative

Words that rhyme with mutual

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parimutuelmassmutual

Related words

commonreciprocalsharedjointlyconcertedinterdependencecorrelativetogether

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mutual"?▾

"Mutual" has 2 syllables: mut · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "mutual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mutual" is /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/.

What does "mutual" mean?▾

Mutual: A mutual fund.

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