How to pronounce mitre
Say it like MY-ter. Mitre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mitre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MY-tuh.
What does mitre mean?
- A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many reincarnations, most recently as a tall cap with two points or peaks.
- The surface forming the bevelled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made; also, a joint formed or a junction affected by two bevelled ends or edges; a mitral joint.
- A cap or cowl for a chimney or ventilation pipe.
- To adorn with a mitre.
- To unite at an angle of 45°.
Words that rhyme with mitre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mitre.
Questions about saying mitre
How do you pronounce mitre?
Say MY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitre?
Mitre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · ter.
Is mitre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmaɪtə/ (MY-tuh).