How to pronounce Mila
Say it like MY-luh. Mila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mila 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Mila
American and British speakers say Mila in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪlə/ in the US and /ˈmaɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-luh.
What does Mila mean?
- The capital city of Mila Province, located in northeastern Algeria.
Where does Mila come from?
From a diminutive in many Slavic languages Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, and Serbo-Croatian, etc.) of female given names containing the element Mil-, -mila ("grace, beloved"), such as Ludmila, Milena, Milica, and of the cognates of Emily.
Words that rhyme with Mila
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mila.
Questions about saying Mila
How do you pronounce Mila?
Say MY-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mila?
Mila has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say Mila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.