How to pronounce migraines
Say it like MY-graynz. Migraines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- graynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Migraines 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.
- graynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of migraines
American and British speakers say migraines in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪnz/ in the US and /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-graynz.
What does migraines mean?
- plural of migraine How to pronounce migraine
Questions about saying migraines
How do you pronounce migraines?
Say MY-graynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in migraines?
Migraines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · graynz.
Do Americans and Brits say migraines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.