How to Pronounce Mitre

To pronounce "mitre", say MITR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmaɪtəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmaɪtəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mitre”

"mitre" has 2 syllables: mitr-e. It rhymes with blighter and writer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: miter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mitre mean?

noun

A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.
The surface forming the bevelled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made; also, a joint formed or a junction effected by two beveled ends or edges; a miter joint.

verb

To adorn with a mitre.
To unite at an angle of 45°.

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Words that rhyme with mitre

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blighter writer fighter lighter titer miter copywriter lamplighter slighter citer underwriter typewriter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mitre"?▾

"Mitre" has 2 syllables: mitr · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mitre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mitre" is /ˈmaɪtəɹ/.

What does "mitre" mean?▾

Mitre: A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.

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