How to pronounce mightiest
Say it like MY-tee-ust. Mightiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- tee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mightiest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mightiest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-tee-ust.
What does mightiest mean?
- superlative form of mighty: most mighty How to pronounce mighty
Questions about saying mightiest
How do you pronounce mightiest?
Say MY-tee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪtiəst/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪtiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mightiest?
Mightiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · tee · ust.
Is mightiest 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 /ˈmaɪtiəst/ (MY-tee-ust).