How to pronounce migraine
Say it like MY-grayn. Migraine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- grayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Migraine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- graynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of migraine
American and British speakers say migraine in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪn/ in the US and /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-grayn.
What does migraine mean?
- A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.“He had a headache so bad that he wished he was dead, but it was the sort of migraine that promised him he would continue to suffer but not die.”
- A neurological condition characterized by such headaches.
Where does migraine come from?
First appears c. 1425.
Questions about saying migraine
How do you pronounce migraine?
Say MY-grayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in migraine?
Migraine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · grayn.
Do Americans and Brits say migraine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.