How to pronounce mithril
Say it like MITH-ril. Mithril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH).
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- MITH
- ril
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mithril 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.
- rilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mithril
American and British speakers say mithril in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪθrɪl/ in the US and /ˈmɪθrɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MITH-ril.
What does mithril mean?
- A fictional silvery metal of great strength and value, primarily in fantasy and role-playing settings.
Where does mithril come from?
Coined by J. R. R. Tolkien in his constructed language Sindarin as mithril, from mith (“pale gray”) + a derivative of the Primitive Elvish root *ril- (‘brilliant light, glitter’).
Questions about saying mithril
How do you pronounce mithril?
Say MITH-ril. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪθrɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪθrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mithril?
Mithril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH). Broken into parts: MITH · ril.
Do Americans and Brits say mithril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪθrɪl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪθrɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.