How to pronounce mythological
Say it like mith-uh-LOJ-ih-kul. Mythological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ).
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- mith
- uh
- LOJ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mythological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mith-uh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does mythological mean?
- Of, or relating to myths or mythology.
- Legendary.
- Imaginary.
Where does mythological come from?
From mythology + -ical.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mythological
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Questions about saying mythological
How do you pronounce mythological?
Say mith-uh-LOJ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythological?
Mythological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ). Broken into parts: mith · uh · LOJ · ih · kul.
Is mythological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (mith-uh-LOJ-ih-kul).