How to Pronounce "mutism"
word
ˈmjuˌtɪzəm
MYOO-tiz-um
mjˈuːtɪzəm
myOO-TIZ-um
Definition
Mutism is a medical or psychological condition where a person is unable or unwilling to speak. It can be caused by physical, emotional, or psychological factors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmjuˌtɪzəm
British English
mjˈuːtɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MYOO-tiz-um
UK
myOO-TIZ-um
Listen in Context
Mutism can make it hard for children to communicate at school.
Some people with mutism can understand speech but do not talk.
Doctors sometimes diagnose mutism after a trauma.
After the accident, his mutism lasted for months until therapy helped.