How to pronounce mittimus
Say it like MIT-ih-mus. Mittimus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT).
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- MIT
- ih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mittimus 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.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mittimus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIT-ih-mus.
What does mittimus mean?
- A warrant issued for someone to be taken into custody.
- A writ for moving records from one court to another.
- A formal dismissal from a situation.
Where does mittimus come from?
From Latin mittimus (the opening word of such a document), first-person plural of mittō (“send”).
Questions about saying mittimus
How do you pronounce mittimus?
Say MIT-ih-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪtɪməs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪtɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mittimus?
Mittimus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT). Broken into parts: MIT · ih · mus.
Is mittimus 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 /ˈmɪtɪməs/ (MIT-ih-mus).