How to pronounce mike
Say it like MYKE. Mike is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mike
American and British speakers say mike in essentially the same way: /maɪk/ in the US and /maɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYKE.
What does mike mean?
- device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
Where does mike come from?
Alteration of mic, clipping of microphone.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mike
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Questions about saying mike
How do you pronounce mike?
Say MYKE. The American pronunciation is /maɪk/. In British English it is /maɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mike?
Mike is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say mike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /maɪk/ and the British form is /maɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.