How to pronounce miko
Say it like MY-koh. Miko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miko 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of miko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-koh.
What does miko mean?
- A Shinto shrine maiden.
Words that rhyme with miko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miko.
Questions about saying miko
How do you pronounce miko?
Say MY-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miko?
Miko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · koh.
Is miko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmaɪkəʊ/ (MY-koh).