How to pronounce mime
Say it like MYME. Mime is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mime
American and British speakers say mime in essentially the same way: /maɪm/ in the US and /maɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYME.
What does mime mean?
- A form of acting without words; pantomime.
- A pantomime actor.
- A classical theatrical entertainment in the form of farce.
- To mimic.
- To act without words.
- To represent an action or object through gesture, without the use of sound.“In this game, you're given a word, which you have to mime to the others in the group.”
Words that rhyme with mime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mime.
Questions about saying mime
How do you pronounce mime?
Say MYME. The American pronunciation is /maɪm/. In British English it is /maɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mime?
Mime is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYME.
Do Americans and Brits say mime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /maɪm/ and the British form is /maɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.