How to pronounce mielie
Say it like MEE-lee. Mielie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mielie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mielie
American and British speakers say mielie in essentially the same way: /ˈmili/ in the US and /ˈmiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-lee.
What does mielie mean?
- Maize.
Where does mielie come from?
From Afrikaans mielie, from Portuguese milho.
Words that rhyme with mielie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mielie.
Questions about saying mielie
How do you pronounce mielie?
Say MEE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmili/. In British English it is /ˈmiːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mielie?
Mielie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say mielie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmili/ and the British form is /ˈmiːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.