How to Pronounce "mutates"
word
ˈmjuˌteɪt
MYOO-tayt
mjuːtˈeɪts
myoot-AYTS
Definition
To change or undergo a change in form, especially at the genetic level. Often used when talking about genes, viruses, or characteristics that change over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmjuˌteɪt
British English
mjuːtˈeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MYOO-tayt
UK
myoot-AYTS
Listen in Context
The virus mutates quickly.
Sometimes a gene mutates and causes disease.
Bacteria mutate to survive antibiotics.
When the code mutates, weird bugs can appear in the program.