How to pronounce "mouth" in EnglishNoun
maʊθ
MOWTH
Primary stress: MOWTH
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “mouth”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MOWTH
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "mouth" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "mouth" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "mouth is" sounds like "mouth-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "mouth" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“mouth generates more than twice the sales of paid advertising in categories as diverse as skin care and mobile phones.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“mouth okay certain weeds from around the world that's against the law and you can have very serious”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“mouth, right? You you described If blogs count as that, do you think blogs count as that? Yeah.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“mouth, and people see that I'm a human being like them.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“mouth look for the cake if you see cake gently sweep the cake off the tonsils in”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Mouth now it's word of Yelp or word of Twitter or or whatever and so it's”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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mouth generates more than twice the sales of paid advertising in categories as diverse as skin care and mobile phones.
Hear it in context: “mouth”
11,993 clipsThe English word “mouth” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as maʊθ (phonetic respelling: MOWTH). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (MOWTH), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “mouth” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 11,993 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “mouth” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @2:59
“people believe what McKinsey says, has said that word of mouth generates more than twice the sales of paid advertising in categories as diverse as skin care and mobile phones. advertising in categories as diverse as skin care and”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @48:42
“time. I want you to breathe in through your nose to a count of three and out through your mouth to a count of six. I want you to do it with your eyes closed for a little while, and I'll bring you back to the room. In through your nose to a count of three, out through and I'll bring you back to the room. In through your nose to a count of three, out through”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @24:13
“certain herbs in your mouth okay certain weeds from around the world that's against the law and you can have very serious world that's against the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @73:36
“and you did a lot of that through um you know, probably a lot of word of mouth, right? You you described If blogs count as that, do you think blogs count as that? Yeah. as that? Yeah.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @28:15
“breakfast talking with the food in my mouth, and people see that I'm a human being like them. I suffer, I cry, I go human being like them. I suffer, I cry, I go”
Definition & Meaning: “mouth”
- The front opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
- The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water; or the end of a tributary out of which water flows into a larger river.
- To speak; to utter.
- To represent (words or sounds) by making the actions of speech, but silently, without producing sound; to frame.
Example Sentences (3)
- “"Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor.”
- “The mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.”
- “mouth generates more than twice the sales of paid advertising in categories as diverse as skin care and mobile phones.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “mouth”
- Pronunciation:
- MOWTH
- Syllables:
- MOWTH
- Written Hyphenation:
- mouth
- Primary stress:
- MOWTH
- IPA:
- maʊθ
- Hear it in context
- mouth
Words that Rhyme with “mouth”
-aʊθWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"mouth" (⁄maʊθ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "mouth" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about mouth
How do you pronounce “mouth”?
“mouth” is pronounced ⁄maʊθ⁄ (MOWTH). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “mouth”?
The primary stress in “mouth” is on “MOWTH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “mouth” mean?
The front opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
How can I hear “mouth” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “mouth”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.