How to pronounce mythopoeic
Say it like mih-thoh-PEE-ik. Mythopoeic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- mih
- thoh
- PEE
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythopoeic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mythopoeic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-thoh-PEE-ik.
What does mythopoeic mean?
- Giving rise to myths; pertaining to the creation of myth.
Words that rhyme with mythopoeic
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Questions about saying mythopoeic
How do you pronounce mythopoeic?
Say mih-thoh-PEE-ik. The American pronunciation is /mɪθoʊˈpiɪk/. In British English it is /mɪθəʊˈpiːɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythopoeic?
Mythopoeic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: mih · thoh · PEE · ik.
Is mythopoeic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mɪθəʊˈpiːɪk/ (mih-thoh-PEE-ik).