How to pronounce miraculous
Say it like muh-RAK-yuh-lus. Miraculous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK).
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- muh
- RAK
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miraculous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miraculous
American and British speakers say miraculous in essentially the same way: /məˈrækjələs/ in the US and /mɪˈrækjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-RAK-yuh-lus.
What does miraculous mean?
- By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.
- Very surprising; amazing.
Where does miraculous come from?
From Middle French miraculeux.
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Questions about saying miraculous
How do you pronounce miraculous?
Say muh-RAK-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /məˈrækjələs/. In British English it is /mɪˈrækjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miraculous?
Miraculous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK). Broken into parts: muh · RAK · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say miraculous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrækjələs/ and the British form is /mɪˈrækjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.