How do you pronounce "mute"?

In American English: /ˈmjuːt/ (MYOOT). In British English: /mjˈuːt/ (MY). In Canadian English: /ˈmjuːt/ (MYOOT). In Australian English: /mjˈuːt/ (MY).

Is "mute" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmjuːt/ (MYOOT), while in British English it's /mjˈuːt/ (MY).

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mute

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/ˈmjuːt/

MYOOT

Syllable Breakdown

mjuːtmute

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