mutton

/ˈmʌtən/

Syllables mut·ton

Stress MUT-ton

Phonics Breakdown

mut

/mʌt/

short u

ton

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

the meat of an adult sheep used as food

Sound Reference

💡

mut=/mʌt/(mud, cut) + ton=/ən/(cotton)

Example

Mutton is often used in traditional dishes.