Mucus has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The mucus is thick. | |
| 2. | The mucus is greenish yellow. | |
| 3. | I have mucus coming out of my eyes. | |
| 4. | Hagfish can produce amazing amounts of mucus. | |
| 5. | Some 30,000 Americans have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, which causes thick mucus buildup in the patient's organs, affecting respiration and digestion. | |
| 6. | The coronavirus increases mucus production. | |
| 7. | The coronavirus increases our mucus production. |