mutton dash

Questions

What does mutton dash mean?

Synonym of em dash.

Where does mutton dash come from?

From mutton + dash, to avoid ambiguity when speaking between en dash and em dash.

How to pronounce mutton dash

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “mutton dash” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.