How to pronounce "mouth" in EnglishVerb
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
“So once wild applause has started, you can mouth a thank you, and there's nothing wrong with that.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“and mouth off and try to you know take control and and express your ideas until”— StanfordWatch clip
“Off to the side I could see the stage manager trying to mouth the words.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“@ireojima asks, "I'm sorry, but how is mouth to mouth even real?”— WIREDWatch clip
“not like anybody can just walk into the office of the director any minute they want to and mouth off for 20 minutes, you know?”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“electricity we're very poor we live hand to mouth the solar lamps that Julius is promoting are specifically designed to”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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So once wild applause has started, you can mouth a thank you, and there's nothing wrong with that.
Hear it in context: “mouth”
45 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 45 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, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, Stanford, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @58:20
“And that's what you're thanking them for. So once wild applause has started, you can mouth a thank you, and there's nothing wrong with that. you can mouth a thank you, and there's”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @17:41
“you know your place it in figure out what's going on don't put your hand up and mouth off and try to you know take control and and express your ideas until you know what what's going on now of course if you know Elena today you would”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @3:09
“and forth like a squirrel in headlights. Off to the side I could see the stage manager trying to mouth the words. manager trying to mouth the words.”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #4 · @10:25
“That's when I think we should really pay attention. @ireojima asks, "I'm sorry, but how is mouth to mouth even real? but how is mouth to mouth even real?”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #5 · @17:42
“large organization, and it's an incredible challenge, you're right. It's not like anybody can just walk into the office of the director any minute they want to and mouth off for 20 minutes, you know? You can't afford to do that. want to and mouth off for 20 minutes, you know? You can't afford to do that.”
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.”
- “So once wild applause has started, you can mouth a thank you, and there's nothing wrong with that.”
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?
This page has 45 real-world video examples of “mouth” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
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.