How to pronounce mega
Say it like MEG-uh. Mega has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mega. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MEG
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mega pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mega
American and British speakers say mega in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡə/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh.
What does mega mean?
- Very large.
- Great; excellent.
- Extremely.“mega-fun”
- A megararity (extremely rare bird for a certain region).
- The Steinhaus-Moser number ②
Questions about saying mega
How do you pronounce mega?
Say MEG-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡə/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mega?
Mega has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say mega the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡə/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.