How to pronounce mytheme
Say it like MITH-eem. Mytheme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH).
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- MITH
- eem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mytheme 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.
- eemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mytheme
American and British speakers say mytheme in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪθim/ in the US and /ˈmɪθim/ in the UK.
British respelling: MITH-eem.
What does mytheme mean?
- The essential kernel of a myth; a myth or mythic element that get passed along.
Where does mytheme come from?
From myth + -eme, popularized by Claude Lévi-Strauss.
Questions about saying mytheme
How do you pronounce mytheme?
Say MITH-eem. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪθim/. In British English it is /ˈmɪθim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mytheme?
Mytheme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH). Broken into parts: MITH · eem.
Do Americans and Brits say mytheme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪθim/ and the British form is /ˈmɪθim/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.