How to pronounce mightier
Say it like MY-tee-er. Mightier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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US American/ˈmaɪtiɚ/MY-tee-er
UK British/ˈmaɪtiə/MY-tee-uh
- MY
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mightier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mightier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-tee-uh.
What does mightier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of mighty: more mighty How to pronounce mighty
Questions about saying mightier
How do you pronounce mightier?
Say MY-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪtiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mightier?
Mightier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · tee · er.
Is mightier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmaɪtiə/ (MY-tee-uh).