How to Pronounce "mucus"
word
ˈmjukəs
MYOO-kuhs
mjˈuːkəs
myoo-KUHS
Definition
A thick, slippery liquid produced by parts of the body, like the nose, throat, or lungs, that helps keep tissues moist and traps dust and germs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmjukəs
British English
mjˈuːkəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MYOO-kuhs
UK
myoo-KUHS
Listen in Context
The nose makes mucus to keep itself moist.
When you have a cold, your body produces extra mucus.
Mucus in the throat can make it hard to swallow.
Too much mucus makes me sound stuffy when I talk.