To pronounce "mic", say MIC — one syllable, IPA /ˈmaɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmaɪk/
IPA
"mic" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with thick and sick, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mick, micke — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
verb
“If we add the drum kit, we'll have to mic the orchestra.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mic" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "mic" is /ˈmaɪk/.
Mic: Alternative form of mike
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