How to pronounce mithun
Say it like MITH-un. Mithun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH).
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- MITH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mithun 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mithun
American and British speakers say mithun in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪθən/ in the US and /ˈmɪθən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MITH-un.
What does mithun mean?
- Bos frontalis, a Southern Asiatic species of wild cattle.
Questions about saying mithun
How do you pronounce mithun?
Say MITH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪθən/. In British English it is /ˈmɪθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mithun?
Mithun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH). Broken into parts: MITH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say mithun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪθən/ and the British form is /ˈmɪθən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.