How to pronounce mightless
Say it like MYTE-lus. Mightless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYTE).
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- MYTE
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mightless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mightless
American and British speakers say mightless in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪtləs/ in the US and /ˈmaɪtləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYTE-lus.
What does mightless mean?
- Lacking in might or vigor; powerless; weak.
Where does mightless come from?
From Middle English mightles, from Old English mihtlēas, mihtelēas, from Proto-Germanic *mahtilausaz; equivalent to might + -less.
Words that rhyme with mightless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mightless.
Questions about saying mightless
How do you pronounce mightless?
Say MYTE-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪtləs/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪtləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mightless?
Mightless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYTE). Broken into parts: MYTE · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say mightless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪtləs/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪtləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.