How to pronounce magician
Say it like muh-JISH-un. Magician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JISH).
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- muh
- JISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magician
American and British speakers say magician in essentially the same way: /məˈdʒɪʃən/ in the US and /məˈdʒɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-JISH-un.
What does magician mean?
- someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
- one who practices magic or sorcery
Where does magician come from?
From Middle English magicien, from Middle French magicien.
Words that rhyme with magician
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of magician.
Questions about saying magician
How do you pronounce magician?
Say muh-JISH-un. The American pronunciation is /məˈdʒɪʃən/. In British English it is /məˈdʒɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magician?
Magician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JISH). Broken into parts: muh · JISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say magician the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈdʒɪʃən/ and the British form is /məˈdʒɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.