How Do You Spell MOUTHING?

Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ʊθɪŋ] (IPA)

Mouthing is a verb that means to move the lips in synchronization with the words being uttered. The IPA phonetic transcription for mouthing is /ˈmaʊθɪŋ/, where the first syllable rhymes with 'cow' and the second syllable sounds like 'thing'. The spelling is consistent with English phonics rules as the 'ou' in 'mouth' is pronounced as 'au', while the 'th' is voiced as 'θ'. This word is commonly used in theatrical performances or when short dialogues are being rehearsed.

MOUTHING Meaning and Definition

  1. Mouthing refers to the act of uttering or forming words or sounds with one's mouth, typically without producing any actual sound or making only vague and indistinct sounds. It involves the movement of the lips, tongue, and other parts of the mouth in order to simulate speech. This can be observed in people who are either trying to silently articulate words and sentences, or in individuals who are incapable of speaking due to physical or medical conditions.

    Mouthing can also refer to the action of shaping words or sounds with one's mouth in a way that distorts or alters the original intended pronunciation. This can occur unintentionally, such as when a person has difficulty enunciating certain sounds or words, resulting in a form of unclear speech. It can also occur deliberately, when someone purposely changes their speech patterns for reasons such as mimicry, mockery, or mimicry.

    Additionally, the term "mouthing" can also describe the act of pronouncing words silently or with minimal sound. This is often employed by actors, singers, or performers who need to convey the impression of speaking or singing without actually producing audible sound. In this context, mouthing involves the precise coordination of lip movements and expressions to synchronize with the dialogue or lyrics being communicated. This technique is commonly used in theatrical performances, lip-syncing, or situations where background or pre-recorded audio is used.

  2. • Uttering with an affected swelling mouth.
    • An affected swelling manner of speaking.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MOUTHING

The word "mouthing" has its roots in Old English. It comes from the verb "mūþian", which means "to move the mouth or lips without producing sound". The Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*mudōną". This word, in turn, traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*mewdʰ-", meaning "to lower, be blunt". Over time, the meaning of "mouthing" has expanded to include actions such as mimicking or imitating speech without actually producing intelligible sound.

Similar spelling words for MOUTHING

  • bad-mouthing,
  • Methionic,
  • cotton-mouthing,
  • methink,
  • methanoic,
  • poor-mouthing,
  • mothwing.

Plural form of MOUTHING is MOUTHINGS

Conjugate verb Mouthing

CONDITIONAL

I would mouth
we would mouth
you would mouth
he/she/it would mouth
they would mouth

FUTURE

I will mouth
we will mouth
you will mouth
he/she/it will mouth
they will mouth

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mouthed
we will have mouthed
you will have mouthed
he/she/it will have mouthed
they will have mouthed

PAST

I mouthed
we mouthed
you mouthed
he/she/it mouthed
they mouthed

PAST PERFECT

I had mouthed
we had mouthed
you had mouthed
he/she/it had mouthed
they had mouthed

PRESENT

I mouth
we mouth
you mouth
he/she/it mouths
they mouth

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mouthed
we have mouthed
you have mouthed
he/she/it has mouthed
they have mouthed
I am mouthing
we are mouthing
you are mouthing
he/she/it is mouthing
they are mouthing
I was mouthing
we were mouthing
you were mouthing
he/she/it was mouthing
they were mouthing
I will be mouthing
we will be mouthing
you will be mouthing
he/she/it will be mouthing
they will be mouthing
I have been mouthing
we have been mouthing
you have been mouthing
he/she/it has been mouthing
they have been mouthing
I had been mouthing
we had been mouthing
you had been mouthing
he/she/it had been mouthing
they had been mouthing
I will have been mouthing
we will have been mouthing
you will have been mouthing
he/she/it will have been mouthing
they will have been mouthing
I would have mouthed
we would have mouthed
you would have mouthed
he/she/it would have mouthed
they would have mouthed
I would be mouthing
we would be mouthing
you would be mouthing
he/she/it would be mouthing
they would be mouthing
I would have been mouthing
we would have been mouthing
you would have been mouthing
he/she/it would have been mouthing
they would have been mouthing

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