How to pronounce milagro
Say it like mih-LAG-roh. Milagro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAG).
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- mih
- LAG
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milagro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of milagro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-LAG-roh.
What does milagro mean?
- A traditional religious folk charm of Latin America and nearby regions, coming in a variety of forms.
Where does milagro come from?
Borrowed from Spanish milagro (“miracle”), from Latin mīrāculum.
Words that rhyme with milagro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of milagro.
Questions about saying milagro
How do you pronounce milagro?
Say mih-LAG-roh. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈlæɡroʊ/. In British English it is /mɪˈlæɡrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milagro?
Milagro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAG). Broken into parts: mih · LAG · roh.
Is milagro 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 /mɪˈlæɡrəʊ/ (mih-LAG-roh).