How to pronounce magilla
Say it like muh-GHIL-uh. Magilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIL).
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- muh
- GHIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magilla 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.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magilla
American and British speakers say magilla in essentially the same way: /məˈɡɪlə/ in the US and /məˈɡɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-GHIL-uh.
What does magilla mean?
- Something large or elaborate.
- A big fuss or messy situation.
- An epitome; an acme; an exemplar.
Words that rhyme with magilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of magilla.
Questions about saying magilla
How do you pronounce magilla?
Say muh-GHIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈɡɪlə/. In British English it is /məˈɡɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magilla?
Magilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIL). Broken into parts: muh · GHIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say magilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈɡɪlə/ and the British form is /məˈɡɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.