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mouth

The correct spelling is mouth.

How to pronounce mouth

/mʌʊθ/
noun

IPA: /mʌʊθ/

Say it like: Mow-th

The correct spelling is mouth. The opening of a creature through which food is ingested. For example: ""Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor."

Usage Examples

"Open your mouth and say 'aah'," directed the doctor.

The mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.

The mouth of a cave

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
  2. 2.The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.
  3. 3.An outlet, aperture or orifice.
  4. 4.A loud or overly talkative person.
  5. 5.(saddlery) The crosspiece of a bridle bit, which enters the mouth of an animal.

verb

  1. 1.To speak; to utter.
  2. 2.To make the actions of speech, without producing sound.
  3. 3.To utter with a voice that is overly loud or swelling.
  4. 4.To pick up or handle with the lips or mouth, but not chew or swallow.
  5. 5.To take into the mouth; to seize or grind with the mouth or teeth; to chew; to devour.

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