How to pronounce mirna
Say it like MUR-nuh. Mirna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mirna
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-nuh.
What does mirna mean?
- microRNA
Words that rhyme with mirna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mirna.
Questions about saying mirna
How do you pronounce mirna?
Say MUR-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝnə/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirna?
Mirna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · nuh.
Is mirna pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɜːnə/ (MUR-nuh).