How to pronounce miry
Say it like MY-uh-ree. Miry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miry 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of miry
American and British speakers say miry in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪəri/ in the US and /ˈmaɪəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-uh-ree.
What does miry mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a mire; swampy, boggy.
Where does miry come from?
From Middle English myry, equivalent to mire + -y.
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Words that rhyme with miry
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Questions about saying miry
How do you pronounce miry?
Say MY-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪəri/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miry?
Miry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say miry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪəri/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.