How to pronounce unmight
Say it like UHN-myte. Unmight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- myteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unmight
American and British speakers say unmight in essentially the same way: /ˈʌnˌmaɪt/ in the US and /ˈʌnˌmaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN-myte.
What does unmight mean?
- The absence or lack of might; powerlessness; weakness
Where does unmight come from?
Cognate with Dutch onmacht, German Ohnmacht, Icelandic ómáttur (“unmight”).
Questions about saying unmight
How do you pronounce unmight?
Say UHN-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnˌmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʌnˌmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmight?
Unmight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · myte.
Do Americans and Brits say unmight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌnˌmaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈʌnˌmaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.