How to pronounce mitred
Say it like MY-terd. Mitred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitred 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mitred
- 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-tud.
What does mitred mean?
- Wearing an abbot's or bishop's mitre.
- Having a mitre joint.
- simple past and past participle of mitre How to pronounce mitre
Where does mitred come from?
From Middle English mytred; equivalent to mitre (“pointed hat”) + -ed.
Questions about saying mitred
How do you pronounce mitred?
Say MY-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitred?
Mitred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · terd.
Is mitred 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 /ˈmaɪtəd/ (MY-tud).