How to pronounce miracle
Say it like MIR-uh-kul. Miracle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR).
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- MIR
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miracle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miracle
American and British speakers say miracle in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪrəkəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪrəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIR-uh-kul.
What does miracle mean?
- any amazing or wonderful occurrence
- a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent
Where does miracle come from?
From Middle English miracle, from Old French miracle, from Latin mīrāculum (“object of wonder”), from mīror (“to wonder at”), from mīrus (“wonderful”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)meyh₂- (“to smile, to be astonished”).
Words that rhyme with miracle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miracle.
Questions about saying miracle
How do you pronounce miracle?
Say MIR-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪrəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪrəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miracle?
Miracle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR). Broken into parts: MIR · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say miracle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪrəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪrəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.