How to Pronounce "mucous"
word
ˈmjukəs
MYOO-kus
mjˈuːkəs
myoo-KUSS
Definition
Describes something related to or covered with mucus, a slippery substance produced by the body, often in organs like the nose or mouth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmjukəs
British English
mjˈuːkəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MYOO-kus
UK
myoo-KUSS
Listen in Context
Allergies can cause your mucous membranes to swell.
When you're sick, your mucous tissues might produce extra fluid.
He complained of dryness in his mucous membranes after the flight.
The inside of your nose has a mucous lining.