How to pronounce mithridates
Say it like MITH-rih-dayts. Mithridates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH).
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- MITH
- rih
- dayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mithridates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- daytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mithridates
American and British speakers say mithridates in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪθrɪˌdeɪts/ in the US and /ˈmɪθrɪˌdeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MITH-rih-dayts.
What does mithridates mean?
- plural of mithridate
Questions about saying mithridates
How do you pronounce mithridates?
Say MITH-rih-dayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪθrɪˌdeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈmɪθrɪˌdeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mithridates?
Mithridates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH). Broken into parts: MITH · rih · dayts.
Do Americans and Brits say mithridates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪθrɪˌdeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈmɪθrɪˌdeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.