How to pronounce might
Say it like MYTE. Might is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Might pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of might
American and British speakers say might in essentially the same way: /maɪt/ in the US and /maɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYTE.
What does might mean?
- physical strength
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with might
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of might.
Words that sound like might
Questions about saying might
How do you pronounce might?
Say MYTE. The American pronunciation is /maɪt/. In British English it is /maɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in might?
Might is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say might the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /maɪt/ and the British form is /maɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as might?
Might sounds the same as mite in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.