How to Pronounce "might makes right"
expression
ˈmaɪt/ /ˈmeɪks/ /ˈɹaɪt
MITE MAYKS RITE
mˈaɪt/ /mˈeɪks/ /ɹˈaɪt
MITE MAYKS RITE
Definition
This expression means that those with power or strength get to decide what is right, even if it's not fair or just.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪt/ /ˈmeɪks/ /ˈɹaɪt
British English
mˈaɪt/ /mˈeɪks/ /ɹˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MITE MAYKS RITE
UK
MITE MAYKS RITE
Listen in Context
Some people believe that might makes right, but others value fairness.
In history, we often see examples of might makes right.
The phrase might makes right is used to talk about unfair power.
He thinks might makes right, so he never listens to others’ opinions.