How to Pronounce “mutex”
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- British (UK)
- /ˈmjuːtɛks/
What “mutex” means
noun — An object in a program that serves as a lock, used to negotiate mutual exclusion among threads.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “mutex” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmjuːtɛks/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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What does "mutex" mean?
mutex (noun): An object in a program that serves as a lock, used to negotiate mutual exclusion among threads.
Which syllable is stressed in "mutex"?
“mutex” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmjuːtɛks/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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