How to pronounce mitigant
Say it like MIT-ih-gunt. Mitigant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT).
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- MIT
- ih
- gunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitigant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mitigant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIT-ih-gunt.
What does mitigant mean?
- Tending to mitigate.
- Something that mitigates; a lenitive.
Where does mitigant come from?
From Latin mitigans, p.pr.
Words that rhyme with mitigant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mitigant.
Questions about saying mitigant
How do you pronounce mitigant?
Say MIT-ih-gunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪtɪɡənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪtɪɡənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitigant?
Mitigant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT). Broken into parts: MIT · ih · gunt.
Is mitigant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɪtɪɡənt/ (MIT-ih-gunt).