How to pronounce almighty
Say it like awl-MY-tee. Almighty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
- awl
- MY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Almighty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of almighty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: awl-MY-tee.
What does almighty mean?
- terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
- having unlimited power
Where does almighty come from?
From Middle English almyghty, almighty, from Old English ælmihtiġ (“all-powerful”), from Proto-Germanic *alamahtīgaz, equivalent to al- + might + -y.
Words that rhyme with almighty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of almighty.
Questions about saying almighty
How do you pronounce almighty?
Say awl-MY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɔlˈmaɪti/. In British English it is /ɔːlˈmaɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in almighty?
Almighty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: awl · MY · tee.
Is almighty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ (awl-MY-tee).