Pronunciation

How to pronounce “might”

“might” is pronounced /maɪt/ (MYT) — one syllable.

The sound

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might

/maɪt/

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1 beat

IPA (American): /maɪt/
IPA (British): /maɪt/
Respelling: MYT
Syllables: 1 — might
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /maɪt/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
Part of speech: noun
Difficulty: Beginner — most learners get this on the first take

Meaning

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“It might rain later, so bring an umbrella just in case.”

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3 sounds, in the order you say them

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Questions

How do you pronounce “might”?

“might” is pronounced /maɪt/ (MYT) — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /maɪt/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.

How many syllables does “might” have?

One, despite the 1 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /maɪt/ — a single beat.

What does “might” mean?

As a noun: physical strength For example: “It might rain later, so bring an umbrella just in case.”

Where is the stress in “might”?

One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /maɪt/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.

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