How to pronounce myth
Say it like MITH. Myth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MITH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myth 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.
American vs British pronunciation of myth
American and British speakers say myth in essentially the same way: /mɪθ/ in the US and /mɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MITH.
What does myth mean?
- a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
Words that rhyme with myth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of myth.
Questions about saying myth
How do you pronounce myth?
Say MITH. The American pronunciation is /mɪθ/. In British English it is /mɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myth?
Myth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MITH.
Do Americans and Brits say myth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪθ/ and the British form is /mɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.