How to pronounce mightily
Say it like MY-tih-lee. Mightily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- tih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mightily 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mightily
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-tih-lee.
What does mightily mean?
- With much physical force, power, or strength; also, with divine or superhuman power or strength.“The chivalrous knights entered the lists and fought mightily.”
- With much emotional, intellectual, or mental force or power; vehemently.
- Of a characteristic: provided or present to a powerful or strong extent.
Where does mightily come from?
From Middle English mightili (“with might, powerfully, strongly; forcefully, violently; greatly; etc.”), from Old English meahtiglice (“with might, powerfully, mightily”), from meahtiġ, mihtiġ (“powerful, mighty”) + -līċe (suffix forming adverbs).
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Questions about saying mightily
How do you pronounce mightily?
Say MY-tih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪtɪli/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪtɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mightily?
Mightily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · tih · lee.
Is mightily 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 /ˈmaɪtɪli/ (MY-tih-lee).