How to pronounce mimics
Say it like MIM-iks. Mimics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM).
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- MIM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mimics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mimics
American and British speakers say mimics in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪmɪks/ in the US and /ˈmɪmɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIM-iks.
What does mimics mean?
- plural of mimic How to pronounce mimic
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mimic How to pronounce mimic
Questions about saying mimics
How do you pronounce mimics?
Say MIM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪmɪks/. In British English it is /ˈmɪmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mimics?
Mimics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM). Broken into parts: MIM · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say mimics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪmɪks/ and the British form is /ˈmɪmɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.