Pronunciation

How to pronounce “mike”

“mike” is pronounced /maɪk/ (MYK) — one syllable.

The sound

Say “mike” in one beat

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mike

/maɪk/

The voice you hear here is American; a British voice is available in the app's settings.

1 beat

IPA (American): /maɪk/
IPA (British): /maɪk/
Respelling: MYK
Syllables: 1 — mike
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /maɪk/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
Part of speech: noun
Difficulty: Beginner — most learners get this on the first take

Meaning

Say it in a sentence

“He borrowed a mike from the studio for the interview.”

Sound by sound

3 sounds, in the order you say them

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Questions

How do you pronounce “mike”?

“mike” is pronounced /maɪk/ (MYK) — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /maɪk/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.

How many syllables does “mike” have?

One, despite the 2 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /maɪk/ — a single beat.

What does “mike” mean?

As a noun: device for converting sound waves into electrical energy For example: “He borrowed a mike from the studio for the interview.”

Where is the stress in “mike”?

One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /maɪk/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.

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