How to pronounce mien
Say it like MEEN. Mien is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mien pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mien
American and British speakers say mien in essentially the same way: /min/ in the US and /miːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEEN.
What does mien mean?
- Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.
- A specific facial expression.
Where does mien come from?
From French mine (“appearance”) (whence also Danish mine and German Miene), perhaps from Breton min (“face of an animal”), or from Latin minio (“to redden”).
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Words that rhyme with mien
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Words that sound like mien
Questions about saying mien
How do you pronounce mien?
Say MEEN. The American pronunciation is /min/. In British English it is /miːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mien?
Mien is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say mien the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /min/ and the British form is /miːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mien?
Mien sounds the same as mean in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.