How to pronounce mph
Say it like EM-pee-aych. Mph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- pee
- aych
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aychGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mph
American and British speakers say mph in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmˌpiˌeɪtʃ/ in the US and /ˈɛmˌpiːˌeɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-pee-aych.
What does mph mean?
- the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
- a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
Questions about saying mph
How do you pronounce mph?
Say EM-pee-aych. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmˌpiˌeɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɛmˌpiːˌeɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mph?
Mph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · pee · aych.
Do Americans and Brits say mph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmˌpiˌeɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɛmˌpiːˌeɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.