How to pronounce Milan
Say it like muh-LAHN. Milan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN).
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- muh
- LAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Milan
American and British speakers say Milan in essentially the same way: /məˈlɑn/ in the US and /mɪˈlæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-LAN.
Other ways to say Milan
Milan also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MY-lan /ˈmaɪˌlæn/
What does Milan mean?
- A city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Milan and the region of Lombardy, Italy.
Where does Milan come from?
Inherited from Middle English Milane, Melan, etc., from Old English Mæġelan, Megelan, Mediolana burg, etc.
Words that rhyme with Milan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Milan.
Questions about saying Milan
How do you pronounce Milan?
Say muh-LAHN. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɑn/. In British English it is /mɪˈlæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Milan?
Milan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN). Broken into parts: muh · LAHN.
Do Americans and Brits say Milan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɑn/ and the British form is /mɪˈlæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.