How to pronounce mimic
Say it like MIM-ik. Mimic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM).
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- MIM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mimic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mimic
American and British speakers say mimic in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪmɪk/ in the US and /ˈmɪmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIM-ik.
What does mimic mean?
- A mime.
- A comic who does impressions.
- An entity that mimics another entity, such as a disease that resembles another disease in its signs and symptoms; see the great imitator.
- To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
- To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.
- Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.
- Mock, pretended.
- Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.
Words that rhyme with mimic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mimic.
Questions about saying mimic
How do you pronounce mimic?
Say MIM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪmɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmɪmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mimic?
Mimic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM). Broken into parts: MIM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say mimic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪmɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmɪmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.