How to Pronounce "mutate"
word
ˈmjuˌteɪt
MYOO-tayt
mjuːtˈeɪt
myoot-AYT
Definition
To change or cause to change in form or nature, especially through a genetic change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmjuˌteɪt
British English
mjuːtˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MYOO-tayt
UK
myoot-AYT
Listen in Context
Some viruses can mutate quickly to survive.
Genes can mutate over time.
The bacteria began to mutate in the new environment.
If the virus keeps spreading, it could mutate into something more dangerous.