How to pronounce mythos
Say it like MITH-ohs. Mythos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mythos. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MITH
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythos 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.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mythos
American and British speakers say mythos in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪθoʊs/ in the US and /ˈmɪθɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MITH-os.
What does mythos mean?
- Anything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable, legend, narrative, story, or tale (especially a poetic tale).
- A story or set of stories relevant to or having a significant truth or meaning for a particular culture, religion, society, or other group; a myth, a mythology.
- A set of assumptions or beliefs about something.
Questions about saying mythos
How do you pronounce mythos?
Say MITH-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪθoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪθɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythos?
Mythos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH). Broken into parts: MITH · ohs.
Do Americans and Brits say mythos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪθoʊs/ and the British form is /ˈmɪθɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.