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