How to pronounce miration
Say it like MY-ray-shun. Miration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- ray
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miration
American and British speakers say miration in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈmaɪreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-ray-shun.
What does miration mean?
- Display of surprise or wonderment, of marvelling at something; commotion.
Where does miration come from?
Related to mirate. Usually said to be a shortening of admiration.
Questions about saying miration
How do you pronounce miration?
Say MY-ray-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miration?
Miration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · ray · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say miration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.