How to pronounce miles
Say it like MYLZ. Miles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of miles
American and British speakers say miles in essentially the same way: /maɪlz/ in the US and /maɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYLZ.
What does miles mean?
- plural of mile How to pronounce mile
- A great distance in space or time.“His final shot missed the bullseye by miles.”
- much; a lot (used to emphasize a comparative)“Her new paintings are miles better than her older ones.”
Words that rhyme with miles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miles.
Questions about saying miles
How do you pronounce miles?
Say MYLZ. The American pronunciation is /maɪlz/. In British English it is /maɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miles?
Miles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say miles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /maɪlz/ and the British form is /maɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.