How to Pronounce Mirth

To pronounce "mirth", say MIRTH — one syllable, IPA /mɜːθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mɜːθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mirth”

"mirth" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with berth and dearth, if that helps it stick.

What does mirth mean?

noun

  1. The emotion usually following humour and accompanied by laughter; merriment; jollity; gaiety.
  2. That which causes merriment.

Synonyms

delightgleehilarityjollity

Antonyms

gloomsadness

Words that rhyme with mirth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

berthdearthearthrebirthunearthbirthgirthchildbirthfurth

Related words

hilaritygleefulnessgleemerrimenteasingjovialitycheerfulnessgaiety

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mirth"?▾

"Mirth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mirth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mirth" is /mɜːθ/.

What does "mirth" mean?▾

Mirth: The emotion usually following humour and accompanied by laughter; merriment; jollity; gaiety.

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